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Because there will be no need to find fault, individuals could submit claims without having to seek legal help. (Thuli Dlamini/Gallo)

Will the new scheme fix the broken one?

The Road Accident Benefit Scheme is intended to replace the current system administered by the RAF

SACP: Secrecy Bill protesters ‘are out to weaken SA’

Protesters against the Protection of State Information Bill are out to weaken and undermine state security, says the SACP in Gauteng.

Lawyers say info Bill will muzzle the public

The Protection of State Information Bill would not only silence the media, but also the public, the Law Society of SA said on Sunday.

Law society rejects ‘draconian’ powers sought by Sars

The "draconian" powers sought by Sars in terms of draft legislation should be rejected as unconstitutional, the Law Society of SA said on Thursday.

‘Law Society dispute an issue of governance, not race’

A dispute has erupted over recent conflict between lawyers belonging to the Law Society of the Northern Provinces.

‘Can’t have JSC fiddling’ on Hlophe

The General Council of the Bar, representing most of the country’s advocates, on Tuesday added its voice to calls for Cape Judge President John Hlophe to step down. Chairperson…

Call for Hlophe to step down

Cape Judge President John Hlophe should step down from his post until the latest complaint against him has been resolved, according to the Cape Bar Council. ”It would be…

Law society calls for overhaul of justice system

The Law Society of South Africa on Friday called for an overhaul of the justice system to deal with crime in the country. Co-chairpersons Vincent Saldahna and CP Fourie said the…

Allies slam ‘dastardly’ attack on Zuma

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s allies have rallied to his defence in the wake of University of South Africa rector Barney Pityana’s indictment of his character…

ANC jumps to Zuma’s defence over Pityana attack

The African National Congress (ANC) has come out in defence of its president, Jacob Zuma, after scathing criticism of him by University of South Africa rector Barney Pityana on…

Zuma ‘does not encourage confidence’

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma has failed to inspire confidence during his first few months at the party’s helm, says University of South Africa rector Barney…