1. Johannesburg: 20 October 2015 (Register by 15 October)
2. Cape Town: 22 October 2015 (Register by 15 October)
3. Durban: 18 November 2015 (Register by 11 November 2015)
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) launched its first election observer mission in 2014. Attorneys were stationed in voting stations across the country to observe the election process. A final observer report was compiled in which the LSSA reported on its observations and concluded as to whether the elections were indeed free and fair. This report was sent to the IEC and released to the public.
In the run-up to the 2016 Local Government Elections, the LSSA recognises that the main cornerstone of a democracy is the ability of citizens to choose an individual to hold public office and, free and fair elections are the usual mechanism by which modern democracies operate. It further recognises that the authority of the government can derive only from the will of the people as expressed in genuine, free and fair elections. The will of the people can only be justly exercised if citizens are properly educated in their rights as voters.
Therefore, the LSSA and its education division (LEAD), have resolved to provide advanced voter education to you as a legal professional to educate you on your rights as a voter and basic electoral law principles. This will ultimately empower legal professionals to be beacons of democracy in your society for the upcoming 2016 Local Government Elections and equip you with the tools to Take Responsibility for Democracy.
Legal professionals and attorneys who wish to learn more about voting rights, electoral systems and processes, prohibited conduct in elections and general elements of electoral law. The build-up to the 2016 Local Government Elections is well underway – make sure you understand the election laws.
R450 (including VAT) per delegate, a light lunch will be included.
Below are the bios of these instructors:
Jeanne-Mari Retief, is an attorney and legal consultant with and specialises in local and international human rights law. She has worked closely with the IEC and the LSSA over the past two years and co-created the Electoral Democracy & Voter Education content. She also co-ordinated the LSSA election observer mission for the 2014 national elections and will co-ordinate the mission in 2016 on behalf of the LSSA.
Amanda Vilakazi, is a Director at Amanda Vilakazi Attorneys with solid experience in the legal fraternity, she has worked for Schwartz North Attorneys, legal aid, and GCN Bungane Attorneys. Amanda is trained in Electoral Law & Voter Education and is passionate about developing these skills in attorneys. She will also form part of the LSSA observer mission for the 2016 Local Government Elections.
Register online
You can register online by clicking here. If you choose this option, please note that the EFT amount must be paid into the LSSA’s account (Law Society of South Africa | Bank: First National bank, Pretoria,
Account: 6200 9641 079 | Branch Code: 251445 | Ref: cell no | surname) before you register so that you can upload the proof of payment.
Editable registration form
You can complete the registration form on page 3. Scan and email it to together with proof of payment.
REGISTRATION FORM | Take Responsibility for Democracy
Please remember you can register online – see brochure for details.
Instructions on how to complete the form1. Save the form on your computer and the type your details directly onto the form to replace
2. Where a block appears, please select the correct block to look like this .
3. Save, print and sign the form. Scan and e-mail it to together with proof of payment.
Documents to be included
Copy of your Identity Document and Proof of Payment
Johannesburg: 20 October 2015 (R450 Vat Inclusive)Register by 15 October 2015
Cape Town: 22 October 2015 (R450 Vat Inclusive)
Register by 15 October 2015
Durban: 18 November 2015 (R450 Vat Inclusive)
Register by 11 November 2015
Register by 30 September 2015
Surname
Names / Male Female
Date of birth
ID number
Race / African Asian Coloured White
Law firm’s name
Firm’s postal address / Postal code:
Firm’s docex address
Tel no (w) / ()
Cell no
EFT Banking details / Account Name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: First National bank, Pretoria
Account: 6200 9641 079 | Branch Code: 251445 | Your Ref: CELL NO | SURNAME
I understand that all fees must be paid to the above designated LSSA bank account only. The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other bank account.
Special Dietary Requirements (if any): Vegetarian Halal Kosher
Nature of disability (if any):
Signature: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Contact Person for Enquiries
Jeanne-Mari Retief: Tel: Direct+27(0)12 664 0461 or 074 687 6323; E-mail:
Legal Education and Development
Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600 (switchboard) | Address: PO Box 27167 Sunnyside 0132 | Docex 227 Pretoria | Old Main Building, Unisa Sunnyside Campus, 145 Steve Biko Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria) | Web: www.LSSALEAD.org.za
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