Nthabi Nhlapo decided to study law because it seemed a good idea to be part of a fraternity which has integrity as its backbone. However, she writes, it would seem in South Africa, this is nothing but wishful thinking.
"A lawyer will do anything to win a case; sometimes he will even tell the truth."
This quote by British actor Patrick Murray is a gross generalisation, but judging by recent incidents involving SA lawyers, one could be forgiven for attributing a modicum of credibility to the statement.