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Relentlessly defending and advancing our clients' legal rights to ensure justice prevails.

21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we honour the men who show up, stand firm, and fight for their children.

A father is more than a provider. He is a protector, mentor, guide, and source of stability. His presence helps shape a child’s confidence, security, and future.

South African law recognises the importance of parental involvement, and our courts are guided by one overriding principle:

⚖️ THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD ARE PARAMOUNT.

At Lazarus Joshua Attorneys, we assist fathers facing:

• Care & Contact Disputes
• Parenting Plans
• Guardianship Applications
• Relocation Matters
• Parental Rights & Responsibilities
• Child Protection Proceedings
• High Court Litigation Concerning Children

When a parent-child relationship is threatened, the impact extends far beyond the courtroom. It affects childhoods, futures, and lives.

This Father’s Day, we salute the fathers who continue to lead, protect, and remain committed to their children despite the challenges they face.

📞 079 494 8019
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.lazarusjattorneys.co.za

AGGRESSION. DELIVERY. JUSTICE WITH PRECISION.

17/06/2026

⚖️ Client Testimonials

At Lazarus Joshua Attorneys, we measure our success by the trust our clients place in us and the outcomes we achieve on their behalf.

Every review reflects our commitment to providing professional legal guidance, strategic representation, and unwavering dedication to our clients’ interests.

We are grateful for the confidence our clients continue to place in our firm and remain committed to delivering legal services founded on integrity, excellence, and results.

Thank you for your valued feedback and continued trust.

📍 www.lazarusjattorneys.co.za

12/06/2026

⚖️ SECURING A CHILD’S FUTURE THROUGH THE LAW ⚖️

At Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated, we understand that maintenance obligations do not end when employment does.

Our client, the biological mother of a minor child, approached us after the child’s father repeatedly failed to comply with an existing maintenance order. When the father left his employment and became entitled to pension benefits, urgent legal intervention was required to safeguard the child’s future.

Acting swiftly, we successfully interdicted the payment of the father’s pension benefits and approached the Maintenance Court for relief. We sought an order directing that a lump sum be deducted from the pension fund and paid into an interest-bearing account administered by the Master of the High Court.

Supported by established case law, we successfully argued that this mechanism would ensure the ongoing maintenance needs of the minor child were protected despite the father’s history of non-compliance.

The Maintenance Court granted the application. The lump sum will now be held by the Master of the High Court, who will administer monthly maintenance payments for the benefit of the child.

This outcome serves as a powerful reminder that the courts will act decisively to protect the best interests of children and that maintenance obligations cannot be avoided through changes in employment status.

Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated
Protecting Rights. Securing Futures. Delivering Justice.

10/06/2026

🚨 15 Years Avoided. Freedom Preserved. Justice Strategically Achieved. 🚨

This morning, our criminal defence team successfully concluded a highly sensitive and complex culpable homicide matter arising from a tragic motor vehicle accident.

The matter involved allegations that our client, who was driving a bakkie at the time, had been using a cellular phone and driving recklessly and negligently when the accident occurred. Tragically, one passenger lost his life and another sustained serious injuries.

The State initially sought a conviction coupled with a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment.

Following careful analysis of the evidence, extensive consultations with our client, and strategic engagement with the prosecution, we elected to make detailed representations and enter into negotiations with the State.

The result?

✅ No imprisonment.

✅ No 15-year custodial sentence.

✅ A negotiated plea agreement.

✅ A suspended sentence and fine.

While nothing can undo the tragic consequences of the accident, our duty was to protect our client's rights, minimise his legal exposure, and secure the best possible outcome under exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Today is a reminder that the right legal strategy can make the difference between freedom and years behind bars.

When your future, reputation, and liberty are at stake, you need more than legal representation - you need a team that knows how to fight, negotiate, and deliver results.

Aggression. Delivery. Justice with Precision.

📞 Lazarus Joshua Attorneys

🌐 www.lazarusjattorneys.co.za

08/06/2026

⚖️ SOME LAWYERS REACT TO CRISES. WE PREVENT THEM FROM BECOMING CATASTROPHES.

When a respected home builder's NHBRC registration was suspended, more than a business was at risk.

Over 100 jobs. Major projects. Decades of reputation. An entire future.

Rather than accept the decision, we acted.

Within days, Lazarus Joshua Attorneys launched an urgent High Court application in Pretoria.

The Court granted relief and set aside the suspension.

✅ Business saved
✅ 100+ jobs protected
✅ Financial devastation avoided
✅ Legacy preserved

When everything is on the line, decisive legal strategy matters.

Some firms manage disputes.

We protect legacies.

📞 079 494 8019
📧 [email protected]

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter is determined on its own facts and merits.

07/05/2026

Join The Full Circle with Bridget Masinga on SAfm as Tenealia Daniels from Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated discusses the validity of electronic wills and why it is still advisable to sign your will on paper.

📅 Thursday, 07 May 2026

⏰ 14:10 – 14:30

QUESTIONS FOR TENEALIA DANIELS from Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated:

1. What exactly is an electronic will, and how does it differ from a traditional paper will in terms of creation, storage, and ex*****on?

2. Are electronic wills currently considered legally valid in South Africa, and if not, what does the law require for a will to be considered valid?

3. ⁠What are the biggest legal risks associated with relying on an electronic will – is there more likelihood of fraud, for instance, or are the possibilities of disputes among beneficiaries more likely?

4. How do courts typically handle situations where someone leaves behind a digital document or message that appears to express their final wishes?

5. ⁠What role do witnesses play in validating a will, and can that requirement realistically be fulfilled in a fully digital environment? What happens if all the signatures, including those of the witnesses are also added to the documents electronically?

6. Why is physically signing a paper will still considered as the benchmark from a legal standpoint?

7. What practical steps can someone take to ensure their will is both legally valid and protected against challenges, especially in a digital age?

8. Do you think that South African law will evolve to a place where electronic wills will be formally recognized and if so, what changes would need to happen for that to be possible?

📻 SAfm broadcasts across South Africa on FM frequencies between 104 and 107 MHz, including 105.1 FM in Johannesburg, 104.6 FM in Pretoria, and 104–107 FM in Cape Town.

17/04/2026

When Courts Become Theatre: Justice… or a Warning Shot?

If Julius Malema were to receive five years’ direct imprisonment, we must ask:

Is this justice — or punishment designed to send a message?

South African law is clear. Sentencing must balance:
The crime. The offender. The interests of society. (S v Zinn)

And as held in S v Rabie:
Punishment must fit both the crime and the individual — with a measure of mercy.

Courts have warned:
An accused must not be sacrificed for deterrence alone (S v Scott-Crossley).

Yes — unlawful firearm use is serious.
But justice is not only about punishment. It must also:
• Consider rehabilitation
• Preserve dignity
• Remain proportionate

Direct imprisonment is not the only option — nor always the right one.

When sentencing becomes excessive, it risks undermining the very system it seeks to uphold.

This is bigger than one individual.
It’s about whether justice remains balanced — or becomes symbolic.

Justice is not measured by severity, but by precision.

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