Beyond The Docket: Is the roadworthiness of your vehicle a roadblock problem?
South African law does not wait for flashing blue lights or a traffic officer with a clipboard before it holds motorists accountable. Long before anyone is waved into a roadside inspection, the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 already places a clear responsibility on drivers and vehicle owners to make sure their vehicles are […]
Beyond the Docket: Custom Before Contracts: The High Court’s Ruling in the Black Coffee Divorce
The divorce proceedings between Black Coffee (Nkosinathi Maphumulo) and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa turned primarily on whether the parties had concluded a valid customary marriage in terms of South African law. This question was decisive because, if a valid customary marriage existed and no valid antenuptial contract had been concluded prior to the marriage, the marriage would be regarded […]
Litigation Victory: BDK Attorneys Secures Decisive Courtroom Victory for Elderly Client in Serious Criminal Matter
BDK Attorneys is proud to announce a significant success in a criminal matter involving an elderly client who faced serious charges dating back to 2020. The case, handled by newly admitted Associate Chamonay Grobler resulted in the client being acquitted on the most serious counts after a rigorous and strategically executed defence. The client, an […]
BDK Celebrates 2025
On Friday, 5 December 2025, BDK celebrated the 2025 year. Although our days are often spent in the courtroom, the close of the year is our chance for the BDK family to gather and reflect on all we’ve accomplished in 2025. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our clients for their valued support. […]
Litigation Victory: A Widow’s Right To Information: High Court Orders Company To Produce Company Documents
A civil dream team of BDK Attorneys vigorously fought for the rights of a widow who sought access to the company records of a Company founded by her late husband. The dream team consisted of Director, Amorette Gangel, candidate attorney Sandra Andrade-Nobrega and Advocate Anmarli van der Merwe. On 28 November 2025, the Honourable T-Pringle […]
Whistleblowing or Witch-Hunting – Drawing the line between Truth and Defamation
Amorette Gangel – Director Co-authored by Kaitlyn Pillay On 15 March 2013, Former Lt-Gen Khomotso Phahlane (“Phahlane”) instituted defamation proceedings against the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (“POPCRU”) and several of its members. The institution of defamation proceedings was necessitated when POPCRU and its members published a press statement in 2012 wherein Phahlane (who […]
Beyond the Docket: Arrested for Driving Under the Influence in South Africa – Surviving the Legal Hangover
Chamony Grobler – Candidate Attorney In our first article, Beyond the Docket: Driving Under the Influence in South Africa – The Legal Hangover You Don’t Want (https://bdk-attorneys.co.za/beyond-the-docket-driving-under-the-influence-in-south-africa-the-legal-hangover-you-dont-want/), we outlined the serious risks and long-term consequences of a DUI conviction, including licence suspension, criminal records, and potential impacts on insurance and employment prospects. With the festive […]
BDK Imposters
It has recently come to our attention that some attorneys have been misrepresenting themselves as being affiliated with BDK Attorneys. In light of this, we wish to take this opportunity to properly introduce the BDK Team. Our Directors are: Piet du Plessis, Amorette Gangel and Johan Eksteen. Our Consultants are: Jannie Kruger and Ulrich Kruger. […]
Beyond the Docket: Driving Under the Influence in South Africa – The Legal Hangover You Don’t Want
Kobus van Zyl – Associate Attorney South Africans are known to fancy a drink, even at the most trivial event. Unfortunately, it often leads to scenarios where the breathalyser disagrees with individuals who claim “I’m still fine to take the wheel”. The Sobering Statistics: The truth is that about 27% of all fatal car accidents […]
Beyond the Docket: Labour Court Reinforces SAPS Members’ Investigative Obligations
The Labour Court has reaffirmed that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) must diligently carry out their duties, especially when investigating complaints against fellow officers. This follows the case of Ms. Cecilia Astle and Mr. Abraham Carel Greyling, two SAPS members who were dismissed for failing to investigate an assault complaint lodged by Mr. Ntsie Esael Sefuthi against […]
