Law Society shocked and dismayed at reports of alleged corruption and fraud at Offices of the Master
4 February 2020
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) expresses its shock and dismay on behalf of the profession at the allegations of corruption, fraud and maladministration at the Offices of the Master of the High Court.
LSSA President, Mvuzo Notyesi said: ‘We welcome the search and seizure operation for purposes of investigation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Any member who may be implicated in collusion with any theft will face disciplinary action of the strongest nature.’
This theft against the most venerable of our society, is perpetrated against all the people of the country and compromises the institutions that provide oversight and justice of the important assets of the country.
The LSSA is committed to assist the investigation as the closure has a negative impact on the clients of attorneys and the profession is steadfast to ensure that the responsible persons are held accountable.