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Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund’s efforts to address the problem of consumers funds being stolen from trusts.

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GUEST - Simthandile Myemane - Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund's Support Practitioner Manager.

Trust is the cornerstone of any legal transaction, but in South Africa, that trust has been shaken by a growing number of cases involving attorneys who steal funds held in trust on behalf of clients. In 2023 alone, an alarming R1.4 billion was reported stolen from trust accounts, highlighting a serious breach in the legal system and leaving many consumers financially and emotionally devastated.

What many members of the public don't realize, however, is that there is recourse. The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) exists specifically to protect the public from such misconduct by legal professionals. It not only offers a pathway for victims to recover stolen funds but also plays a crucial role in holding dishonest lawyers accountable through legal action. Last year, the LPFF dealt with 290 cases involving defaulting attorneys—47 of which went to trial, with several others progressing into 2024. Encouragingly, 14 attorneys were successfully prosecuted and convicted for their misconduct.
29 Apr 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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