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Legal Practice Council ramps up fight against errant lawyers

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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews the Provincial Director of the Eastern Cape Office of the Legal Practice Council, Alfred Honda, and LPC spokesperson, Kabelo Letebele.

They debate recent criticism that the Council is not acting fast enough against errant lawyers and look to the future of the regulation of the profession, notably the drive to enhance access to justice for more South Africans.

8 Nov 2023 English South Africa Business Evan Pickworth

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