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VDT History and our presence in the Phatshoane Henney Group

VDT Attorneys Inc. was established in 1932, determined to offer tailor-made and effective solutions to any legal problem in a cost-effective manner. We have over the years formed strong professional relationships with our clients and correspondence practices.

Our high level of expertise and advanced work ethic is driven by honesty and excellency founded on integrity, trust and independence, allowing us to deliver only the best results according to sound financial and ethical policies.

To harness our growth, we joined the Phatshoane Henney Group of associated law firms. This Group further guides us as a firm that delivers by fostering five underpinning values:

•    We Care
•    Innovation
•    Standards
•    Expertise
•    Diversity

Our presence as one of 50 law firms in what is South Africa’s largest legal network allows us to pool our knowledge and industry resources through correspondence opportunities to promote the legal profession as one of excellence across the country.

July 4, 2018
When ads take flight… and cross the line

When ads take flight… and cross the line

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On 13 March 2026, the Advertising Regulatory Board (“ARB”) ruled that a South African TikTok advertisement by Checkers Sixty60 was misleading. This decision highlights the broader legal framework governing advertising in South Africa, including both statutory protections and industry-led self-regulation.

Smarter contracts for better infrastructure

Smarter contracts for better infrastructure

by | May 28, 2026 | , ,

After years of reliance on the 2015 edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (“GCC 2015”), the South African Institution of Civil Engineering introduced a new edition in September 2025 (“GCC 2025”). This updated framework aims to improve clarity, promote fairness, and enhance efficiency in the construction industry.

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