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85 Years of Award-Winning Service

By acting on a cutting-edge level of professionalism, VDT Attorneys Inc. strives to deliver exceptional service, consistently. Our clients form the core of our service-delivery principles because without them, we cannot reach our fullest potential in the legal field. It is with the loyalty of our clients, the dedication of our team and the guidance of the directors that we have been awarded several accolades.

We have been honoured with the following awards for our services:

  • Attorneys Fidelity Fund award in recognition of exceptional interest contribution (2003, 2010, 2012-2015)
  • Tinus Strydom Property Group & Attorney of the Year Merit Award (2004, 2006 & 2007)
  • Investec Corporate Cash Manager certificate of achievement award
  • Nedbank certificate of achievement award

Since our inception 85 years ago, we have broadened our service offering across the following fields:

  1. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Our professionals effectively pursue litigation across all areas of the law with persistence and professionalism.
  2. Corporate & Commercial Contracting: Our professionals draw on the extensive centralised group database to contribute to speed, quality and efficiency to give clients tailored agreements.
  3. Property & Conveyancing: The continuing legislative change affects matters in respect of property, and as such, specialist property service support and conveyancing is required from our professionals.
  4. Correspondent conveyancing: This involves a strong focus on rendering professional and exclusive services and support relating to all property law and conveyancing matters to correspondent attorney firms.
  5. Estate planning & administration: Vital in securing the future wellbeing of a family, proper execution enables financial security to dependents after death.
  6. B-BBEE Advisory: Recognising the importance of encompassing BEE support and advice, we work closely with BEE advisory specialists.

We also foster a cooperative environment, with departments and individuals who support each other to provide the best possible solutions to our clients’ problems and needs.

June 29, 2018
Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

Culture vs style: When workplace dress codes cross the line

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Dress codes are a familiar part of many workplaces, yet employers often fail to calibrate how far they are allowed to go in regulating employee personal appearance. While employers may enforce standards of neatness, safety and professionalism, these rules cannot override constitutional rights, nor can they operate in a discriminatory manner. A recent reminder of this emerged from the Supreme Court of Appeal, where the court had to consider the fairness of dismissing correctional officers for refusing to cut their dreadlocks, contrary to the employer’s dress code.

Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

Competition Commission guidelines on confidential information

by | Jan 16, 2026 | , ,

The Competition Commission of South Africa (“Competition Commission”) identified a need to guide merger parties and stakeholders on claiming confidentiality over information. In September 2025, the Competition Commission issued Guidelines on the Commission’s handling of confidential information (“Guidelines”), which, however, are not binding on the Competition Commission, the Competition Tribunal or the Competition Appeal Court, but must be taken into account by these authorities when interpreting and applying the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (“Competition Act”).

Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

Termination of joint ownership, rights in question: PIE Act explained

by | Jan 16, 2026 | , , ,

In a recent Western Cape court case where the court ordered the termination of joint ownership of properties, an interesting question arose as to whether the termination of joint ownership did not amount to an eviction contrary to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 19 of 1998 (PIE Act)? We look at the requirements for the termination of joint ownership by our courts and whether this can infringe on the PIE Act.

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