KWAZULU-NATAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SECTOR LAWYERS
UMthetho ungaphezu kwakho konke
NEWS
(Updated on 30 November 2009)
NEWSFLASH 1!
Public Sector Lawyers in KZN adopt Constitution of KwaZulu-Natal Association of Public Sector Lawyers
On 3 June 2008, in Pietermaritzburg, a group of Public Sector Lawyers adopted the Constitution of the KwaZulu-Natal Association of Public Sector Lawyers.
For the first time, since the establishment of the new democratic order in South Africa, lawyers attached to, and serving the executive and legislative branches of government in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, have felt the need to voluntarily organise themselves into an association which attempts to set high standards for the provision of legal support services in the public sector in accordance with a strict and laudable Code of Ethics which is justiciable for purposes of disciplinary action against members of the Association.
NEWSFLASH 2!
Establishment of new KwaZulu-Natal Association of Public Sector Lawyers welcomed by Judge President
The honourable Judge President of the Natal Provincial Division, Justice Vuka Tshabalala on 4 July 2008, delivered a Keynote Address at the Inter-provincial State Law Advisors' Forum meeting hosted by the Office of the Premier at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
In his Keynote Address, the honourable Judge President welcomed the establishment of the new KwaZulu-Natal Association of Public Sector Lawyers. The full text of the Keynote Address may be accessed here.
NEWSFLASH 3!
KAPSL holds its first AGM and elects its first Executive Committee
KAPSL successfully held its 1st AGM on 28 November 2008 at the Old Prison Café in Pietermaritzburg where its first Executive Committee was elected.
CHAIRPERSON
Mr Sifiso Chili
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
Adv Cathy Dalby
SECRETARY
Ms Tashini Naidoo
TREASURER
Mr Mark Serfontein
ORDINARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Adv Bheki Mbili
Mr Richard Stuurman
Adv Tumi Tlhale
Adv Jacques Wolmarans
The newly elected Executive Committee was charged with the responsibility of investigating various matters and to report back to the Plenary Council early in 2009.
NEWSFLASH 4!
KAPSL Plenary Council Meeting scheduled for Friday 3 April 2009
All KAPSL members are hereby notified that a KAPSL Plenary Council Meeting is scheduled for Friday 3 April 2009 at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Queen Elizabeth Park, Pietermaritzburg. The KAPSL Meeting will take place directly after the KZN Public Sector Lawyers' Forum Meeting.
Important matters to be considered are, amongst others, the designation of our Patron and Honourary Members.
All members are encouraged to attend and to participate meaningfully. Remember that your views and input are vital!
NEWSFLASH 5!
Two KAPSL Members off to India!
Two KAPSL members (Ms Tashini Naidoo, our Secretary and Mr Mark Serfontein, our Treasurer) are off to New Delhi, India to attend the 25th International Training Programme in Legislative Drafting from 12 January - 12 February 2010 organised and offered by the Indian Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training.
We offer Tashini and Mark our congratulations, wish them well and know that they will be good ambassadors for South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal and KAPSL!
NEWSFLASH 6!
KAPSL AGM scheduled for March 2010
All KAPSL members are hereby notified that a KAPSL Plenary Council Meeting is scheduled for March 2010. The exact date and venue will be posted soon - watch this space!
Important matters are to be considered. All members are encouraged to attend and to participate meaningfully. Remember that your views and input are vital!
NEWSFLASH 7!
Commonwealth Regional Law Conference 2010
The Commonwealth Regional Law Conference takes place from 8 - 11 April 2010 in Abuja, Nigeria.