Landmark Victory for BDK Attorneys: Acquittal of High-ranking Police Officials
In a stunning turn of events, BDK Attorneys has secured a monumental triumph for justice and the rule of law. Representing accused individuals faced with charges of kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and extortion, the legal dream team of Advocate Dawie Joubert SC, Johan Eksteen (Director) and Gerhard Landman (Associate) have […]
Racketeering Within The South African Law
Rylan Naidoo – Candidate Attorney Racketeering by itself is not a crime in South African Law but in terms of sections 2 (1) of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 121 of 1998 (POCA), it is an offence for a person to be associated with an enterprise that engages in a pattern of racketeering activity. […]
Unlawful Search And Seizure – Part 1
Rita Moodley – Candidate Attorney An important part of a criminal investigation involves the obtaining of evidence by the search and seizure of people and things. In a democracy like South Africa’s, a crucial act of balancing the interests between the agents of the State and protecting its citizens interest against interference of their privacy […]
The State Is Not Your Personal Debt Collector
Abrie van der Merwe – Associate Any attorney who regularly goes to our criminal courts would have realised in the last few months that there had been a steady increase in fraud related matters in the “normal” magistrates’ courts. This is mainly due to the fact that a decision was made in the last year […]
Illegal Immigration: South African Epidemic?
Tristan Moodley – Candidate Attorney BRIEF HISTORY ON IMMIGRATION South Africa currently faces an illegal immigration issue of massive proportions. The South African government, including the Department of Home Affairs are currently inundated with cases of illegal immigrants entering the borders of South Africa without proper documentation. To combat this epidemic, the South African Government […]
Best Of Bester: Deportation And Escape
Jesse Hanekom – Candidate Attorney Abrie van der Merwe – Associate Thabo Bester, a convicted criminal serving his sentence at Mangaung Correctional Centre, staged his death in 2022 and thereafter fled to Arusha, Tanzania with his partner, Dr Nandipha Magudumana. The pair were believed to be illegally in the country and subsequently deported to the […]
BDK Wins In Urgent Court Over Shoddy Warrant Of Arrest
Johan Eksteen, a Director of BDK Attorneys, alongside Advocate Abré Loubser on brief, ensured the liberty of two clients after approaching the Limpopo Division of the High Court on an urgent basis. The matter was heard on 8 March 2023. The origin of this matter dates back to July 2019, when two municipal officials of […]
Your Rights Upon Arrest: Constitutionally Protected
Rita Moodley – Candidate Attorney What are my rights upon arrest? Bail is a universally recognized process in democratic legal systems. An arrested person has the right to be released from detention if the interests of justice permit, subject to reasonable conditions, pending finalization of the case. The procedure for an application for the release […]
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 […]
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 […]
