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So you want to be a Lawyer

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The word lawyer in its most common form is used to refer to one who practices or studies the law i.e. a legal practitioner. Somehow the use of the word in South Africa has rather become synonymous with an attorney as opposed to any other legal practitioner like an advocate...

The Desk

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As Attorneys, a large percentage of our work is done by sitting at our desk in front of a computer. This is even more applicable to commercial attorneys, who spend a lot of their time drafting documents. There is research indicating that the normal sitting desks is actually bad for...

Hijab in the Law Fraternity

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Many people do not know the definition of Hijab, so before even starting the article I think it is prudent to define Hijab. A hijab is a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women. We are fortunate in South Africa to have a constitution and a Bill of...

Maponya Training

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Maponya staff attending an extensive Labour Law training, at the Maponya Training room Facilitated by  the past CCMA senior Commissioner, Advocate Mello Topics covered : Principles of Fair Labour Practice Chairing of Disciplinary hearings Formulation of notice to attend Hearing/ /Charge sheet Report writing

Maponya Inc: Empowering women in the work place

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"Feminism isn't about making women strong. Women are already strong. It's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." —G.D. Anderson Traditionally a woman’s role is seen as the home maker.  This role is multi-faceted with women caring, for and nurturing their families.  Women in the home are often...

Gender Equality in Law… The Unfinished Business

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There are statistics in support of the fact that globally, female presence in the profession is a challenge. Yet, in South Africa, we should be immune to a degree to the slow pace of transformation. Gender equality is a founding principle of our Constitution and more importantly the gender issue...