We understand that facing criminal charges—especially for serious offences—can be overwhelming and life-altering. That’s why we approach every matter with the utmost urgency, discretion, and strategic precision.
At Kubayi Mphahlele Incorporated, our criminal law practice is reserved for serious and complex criminal matters where liberty, reputation, and justice are at stake.
We provide expert legal defence and advisory services to individuals and corporate clients accused of high-level or serious criminal offences across South Africa. Our involvement in these matters is guided by a commitment to upholding the constitutional rights of the accused, ensuring due process, and safeguarding the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.”
We represent clients in intricate financial and corporate criminal matters, including but not limited to:
Fraud, forgery, and uttering
Corruption and bribery, including contraventions of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act
Money laundering
Cybercrime and financial fraud
Embezzlement and theft by directors, employees, or officials
Tax evasion and contravention of tax laws, including failure to submit returns, false declarations, VAT fraud, and offences under the Tax Administration Act
These offences often require the analysis of complex financial data, digital forensics, and collaboration with accounting and investigative experts. We are highly skilled in managing the legal intricacies of commercial crime investigations, litigation, and defence strategy.
Dealing in drugs
Possession of large quantities of controlled substances
Drug manufacturing or trafficking
Charges under the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act
We assist clients with bail applications, legal defences, and constitutional challenges, including the admissibility of searches and seizures.
We assist with:
Appeals to the High Court or Supreme Court of Appeal
Applications for review of irregular proceedings
Petitions for presidential pardons or sentence reductions
Challenges to wrongful convictions