Black Lawyers Association
“Government’s move this month to oust black attorneys from white areas has shocked the business and professional sectors. Coming at a time of the government’s publicised new initiative on alleviating restrictions, the banning notices served on black attorneys in terms of the Group Area Act, has left a sour taste. And the belated offer to deal with each case on merit from the Secretary for Bantu Administration has done little to cool the anger of black attorneys.” African Business, October 1977.
learn moreThe Black Lawyers Association (BLA) is a voluntary association open to all lawyers in the Republic of South Africa regardless of race; sex; political belief, religion or area/type of practice. BLA draws its membership from attorneys, advocates, legal advisors, law students and judicial officers.
Join us nowAny member of the Association in good standing shall be eligible to be elected to the office of the National Executive Committee, provided that he or she is not under any legal disability.
learn moreOur annual calender contains the dates of the BLA events and meetings. The annual calender will be restructured every year and edited on the time to time bases. Keep watching this space for latest and updated calender.
learn moreThis page contains images of the BLA previous events and gatherings. The order of the images is in no particular order.
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THE BLA SUPPORTS JUDGE MOTHA STANCE ABOUT TRANSFORMATION
05 March 2024: The BLA was established to advance the course of African law practitioners who suffered from the effects of exclusion from opportunities. In 1977, when it was formed, the challenges African lawyers were confronted with were reflective of societal challenges, from Africans’ perspective. Fast forward to 2024, some of the challenges may have been resolved. Many remain.