Membership
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The Black Lawyers Association stands for the profession's economic justice and for the transformation of the judiciary. The organisation's focus is that of empowering the black laywer however the organisation is non-racial and membership is open to all those who believe in what it stands for,
BENEFITS
- Participation in the voting processes of the organisation.
- Participate in the process of shaping up the landscape of te legal profession
- Engaging with corporate members on issues of procurement, transformation and empowerment.
- Get first hand information on the transformation and procurement issues and challenges facing the organisation.
- Learn more about what the organisation has planned to do in order to overcome challenges.
- To have a platform to participate and provide input during key policy formulation sessions.
- To build an extensive network of highly skilled and professional black practitioners in the country.
- To harness use the intellectual capital of the BLA network for the advancement of BEE.
- T be reconised as a key player in furthering the advancement of black legal professionals in South Africa.
REGISTRATION / ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION:
Attorneys, Advocates and Academics: R1000.00
Members in the Public & Private Sector: R1000.00
Candidate Attorneys: R400.00
Law Students: Free
How to join:
You can request an application form by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You can also contact our membership administrators at Ofentse Technology Concepts at the following details:
During office hours: (8:00 - 17:00)
Contact Tladi Kanye at:
Phone: 011 393 5779; cell: 074 186 3002 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Leadership
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National Executive Committee (NEC)
Mr. Busani Pritzman Mabunda - President
Mrs. Hlaleleni Kathleen Dlepu - Deputy President
Mrs. Nonduduzo Samukelisiwe Kheswa - General Secretary
Mr. Lutendo Benedict Sigogo - Deputy General Secretary
Mrs. Nobulawu Martha Mbhele - Treasurer
Mr. Sithembile Lawrence Mgxaji - Additional Member
Mr. Thulani M.N. Kgomo - Aditional Member
Mr. Nano Matlala - Ex Officio Past President
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About BLA
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The Black Lawyers Association (BLA) is a voluntary association of black lawyers in South Africa. It co-exists with statutory bodies governing the legal profession.
The BLA was formed in the 1970's for the purpose of resisting prosecution of black lawyers who practised law in the Central Business Districts (CBD) of the so-called white towns.
No black lawyer was allowed to practise his or her craft in these towns as this contravened the famous Group Areas Act No.35 of 1966, a mean piece of legislation that regulated where South Africans should live and work.
This was, however, not the only problem faced by black practitioners of the day. They also encountered problems in procuring articles of clerkship and securing finances to set up law practices. In addition, they faced discriminatory treatment in the courts and other government institutions.
Some forty black lawyers in the then Transvaal came together to discuss their common plight. From this discussion emerged the idea to form the Black Lawyers Association. Until 1980, when its formal constitution was adopted, the BLA took up other matters of concern on an ad hoc basis.
The strategic aim of the BLA at that time was, inter alia, to expose and highlight the discriminatory and unjust laws and to increase the number, and enhance the quality of the black lawyers in South Africa. Members of the association sacrificed their time and resources to achieve these objectives on a voluntary basis.
Vision
To uphold, protect the rights and interests of lawyers.
Mission
The organisation is dedicated to the improvement of the legal profession and is committed to the effective management and development of human potential in accordance with its values and to the promotion of an egalitarian and equitable social order.
Values
- To uphold, protect and advance human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law.
- To co-operate with bodies that strive to uphold human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law.
- To promote social justice and professionalism.
- To check, monitor and challenge any gorvenment excesses which threaten the general well being of the society.
- Be and remain non-sectarian politically.
- Actively participate in its programmes to create a non racial, non sexist judicial system and society.
- Be the national and international voice for its members.
- Strive for the empowerment of women.
- Strive for the empowerment of disadvantaged communities.
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