Comprehensive Legal Services
Sekgetho S attorneys, notaries and conveyancing is led by a professional with 20 years of expertise in mining law gained through regulatory, enforcement, and administrative roles within the Department of Mineral Resources, coupled with substantial civil law experience acquired at the Office of the State Attorney.
We pride ourselves on delivering tailored legal services to meet our clients' unique needs. From litigation, mining, and environmental law to notarial services, estate planning, and more, our team is dedicated to excellence, integrity, and exceeding client expectations.
Our commitment to building lasting, mutually beneficial relationships ensures that you are never left uncovered. Let us partner with you to safeguard your interests and provide unparalleled legal support.
Mining and Environmental Law
- Drafting and lodging mining applications under the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- Preparing ancillary applications (e.g., renewals, section 11 transfers, section 102/103 amendments)
- Enforcing rights for landowners and mining rights holders (e.g., sections 5/10/54/96 of MPRDA)
- Mediation between rights holders and landowners
- Compliance enforcement and expert opinions
- Notarial services (e.g., rights registration, notarial leases, bonds, cessions)
- Appeals and litigation under MPRDA and NEMA
- Mining and environmental litigation
- Drafting of shareholders’ agreements
- Representing mining rights applicants in respect of section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act
Labour Law
- Compliance with the Labour Relations Act
- Drafting policies and procedures
- Representation in disciplinary cases
- Initiating disciplinary processes
- CCMA, and labour courts
Notarial Services
A notary public works with legislation process, including attestations, apostilles, authentications, and document notarisation.
Once authenticated, documents can be used outside the Republic of South Africa; and the services includes but not limited to:
- Document authentication for use abroad (apostilles, certifications)
- Drafting and registration of antenuptial contracts, servitudes, leases, bonds, and trust documents
Other Services
- Medical Negligence: Advocacy and litigation
- Estate Transfers and Wills: Comprehensive estate planning
- Unlawful Arrest and Detention: Legal support and representation
- Debt Recoveries: Strategic solutions for debt collection