HAPPY BOSSES’ DAY 2025!

On 16 October 2025,  BDK celebrated the three exceptional leaders who guide BDK Attorneys with integrity, dedication, and unity. Each director embodies a founding principle that continues to define our firm — one built on excellence, professionalism, and passion for the law. Integrity in Action – Johan Eksteen With a background in law enforcement and […]

Amnesty – A Tool To Combat Corruption?

Judge Kriegler’s viewpoints on the continued prosecution of President Zuma as reported in the below Netwerk 24 article deserves serious consideration. It is especially relevant whilst the National Dialogue and Madlanga Commission are underway. It should be strongly be considered whether this is not the opportune time, in view of the public revolt against corruption and waste […]

Happy Secretary’s Day!

At BDK we don’t just celebrate our secretaries – we celebrate all of our administrative staff. The administrative staff are the souls who pump life into BDK and allow our professionals to do what they do best! Thank you to each and every one of our administrative staff for your tireless efforts, your constant smiles […]

Women’s Day At BDK

Celebrating the Women of BDK Attorneys We traded our desks and deadlines for paintbrushes and celebrated Women’s Day with a joyful Sip & Paint experience! At BDK Attorneys, we are proud to be surrounded by strong, talented, and inspiring women who bring dedication, wisdom, and heart to everything they do. Yesterday was all about stepping […]

Mandela Day at BDK Attorneys: The Blue Box Project

This Mandela Day, we’re not just giving 67 minutes. We’re giving Dignity. Care. Power. At BDK Attorneys, we may never back away from a fight — and this year, we’re fighting for the young girls of Omolemo Care and Support Centre in Mahikeng, who are silently sacrificing their dignity just to help feed others. Many […]

Contravention Of A Protection Order

Abrie van der Merwe – Associate In the event that a respondent commits an act prohibited by a protection order, whether interim or final, it will amount to contravention of the protection order. This will allow the complainant to go to the Court that granted the order and request that a warrant of arrest be […]

What To Do If A Protection Order Is Granted Against You

Abrie van der Merwe – Associate Having a protection order served on you is a serious and stressful experience. Ordinarily, you will receive a phone call from a member of the South African Police Service, who will inform you that a protection order has been issued against you and they want you to come to […]