1. Purpose of this notice
This Legal and Compliance Notice applies to the Madiba & Co Attorneys website and sets out important regulatory, professional and legal disclaimers relevant to the use of the website and our communications.
This notice should be read together with our Privacy Policy, POPIA Compliance Statement, Website Terms and Conditions, and Terms of Business.
2. Legal practice status
Madiba & Co Attorneys is a law firm incorporated and operating in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Our legal practitioners are admitted and enrolled in terms of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 and are subject to the rules, codes and professional standards applicable to legal practitioners in South Africa.
3. No legal advice
All content published on this website is provided for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, a legal opinion, or a recommendation. The information may not reflect the most recent legal developments and should not be relied upon without obtaining specific legal advice tailored to your circumstances.
4. No attorney-client relationship
No attorney-client relationship is created by:
- Accessing or browsing this website
- Submitting an enquiry or contact form
- Sending unsolicited emails or communications to the firm
An attorney-client relationship will only arise once we have expressly agreed to act for you and, where applicable, have concluded a written engagement or accepted instructions in accordance with our Terms of Business.
5. Confidentiality of communications
Unsolicited information sent to Madiba & Co Attorneys through this website or by email may not be treated as confidential unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established.
You should not send confidential or sensitive information through the website unless specifically requested to do so by one of our attorneys.
6. Regulatory compliance
Madiba & Co Attorneys complies with applicable South African laws and regulatory requirements, including:
- The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014
- The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
- The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
- The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, where applicable
Our PAIA Manual is available on the site through the PAIA Manual Link
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Madiba & Co Attorneys makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or suitability of information on this website.
- We are not liable for any loss, damage or expense arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.
Nothing in this notice limits or excludes liability where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted by law.
8. Third-party content and links
This website may contain references or links to third-party websites or resources.
Madiba & Co Attorneys does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
9. Intellectual property
All intellectual property rights in the content, branding, logos and materials on this website vest in Madiba & Co Attorneys or its licensors, unless otherwise stated.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
10. Data protection
Personal information collected through this website is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and POPIA Compliance Statement.
For data protection queries, contact:
Information Officer:
Lynda Sibanda
marketing@madibainc.co.za
11. Information Regulator
If you believe your rights under POPIA have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at:
https://www.justice.gov.za
12. Governing law
This Legal and Compliance Notice is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
