State Fumbles Against BDK Attorneys
On 23 February 2023, BDK Attorneys Director, Johan Eksteen (representing Accused 2) and Advocate Christo Meiring on brief by BDK Attorneys (representing Accused 1) were successful in the discharge of both accused in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act. The State alleged that our clients were guilty of a spate of charges […]
Congratulations Jacques Peacock – Admitted As An Attorney
What a privilege it is for us at BDK Attorneys to witness the closing of a chapter, and the beginning of a new book for one of our own. We met Jacques as an aspiring candidate attorney, who formally joined our firm during December 2021 and we are now beyond proud to announce that Jacques […]
In the Dogbox: Liability of Animal Attacks
Jacques Peacock, Candidate Attorney Vicious animal attacks have taken centerstage in the press and social media over the last few months. From pit bull maulings, to Sheba the tigress – South Africans are often oblivious about who will bear the brunt of our furry friends’ escapades. Although no such thing as “animal law” exists within […]
You And Your Contract Of Employment
Neale Quilliam – Associate In every relationship of significance, where the parties to the relationship are to be bound by rights, obligations and performance, it is essential that the relationship be determined, controlled and directed by the terms and conditions contained in a formal contract which is to be signed into force by the parties […]
Private Prosecution Between Presidents
In recent months, the words “private prosecution” have been making headlines, particularly involving Former President Jacob Zuma’s institution of private prosecutions. In South Africa, the National Prosecuting Authority (“NPA”) is the only institution legally authorised to institute a criminal prosecution against a person. In the event that the NPA declines to prosecute, a person directly […]
State Buckles Under Pressure in the Urgent Court
The last bit of 2022 brought great vindication for our client, a multinational client specialising in mining, agriculture and industrial. BDK Director, Ulrich Kruger and Advocate Abré Loubser, ensured the protection of our client’s rights, against the unlawful arrest and prosecution of one of its employees, as well as the seizure of platinum. Despite providing […]
The Boksburg Explosion – BDK Evaluates
Abrie van der Merwe, Associate On the 24th of December 2022, at approximately 06:15, a gas tanker got stuck under a bridge in Plantation, Boksburg, leading to a catastrophic explosion in which many people were injured and some sadly lost their lives. Since then, the driver, who was in the hospital at the time, was […]
BDK Strikes Again In The Urgent Court
On 20 December 2022, BDK Attorneys Director Ulrich Kruger and Candidate Attorney Jacques Peacock, with Advocate Anmarli van der Merwe on brief, ensured the protection of our client’s interests and rights, especially in respect of the provision of electricity to our client’s business premises. The City of Johannesburg erroneously and negligently disconnected the electricity supply […]
Vindication For Prejudiced Client In The Palmridge Magistrates’ Court
BDK Attorneys received instructions to represent an accused in a matter concerning the contravention of a Protection Order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act 16 of 1998. This matter was referred to BDK Attorneys by another firm and, given the circumstances of the client and the matter, BDK Attorneys agreed to accept the instruction […]
Wishing Everyone A Merry Festive Season
As the year draws to an end, BDK Attorneys wishes everyone a merry festive season. We thank you for your continued support throughout the year and look forward to engaging with you in the new year. Our office will be closed from 23 December 2022 until 3 January 2023. Our 24-hour emergency line, however, will […]
