Controversial attorney, Reinhardt Buys, advises that the Competition Commission is considering his complaint re the law societies etc at the same time as their exemption qualification will be heard.  One thing I have always believed strongly in, is if you have views, you should put them forward - and as most of you know, I have done so.  I do prefer howver to try and make changes within one's profession, because that way, by simple reference to electorate results, you can see if you are shooting in the dark, or representing the views of your colleagues.  Election results, whether for the JAA, the Gauteng Law Council or the Law Society are surprisingly consistent.  For example, I came 2nd to Ronald Bobroff for the election of the Johannesburg representative for the Law Society out of 5 candidates.  I came 2nd behind Ronald again in the last Gauteng Law Council elections when I think as many as 10 attorneys stood.  In the last JAA election, where Ronald is no longer on the committee, I won the election by members.  That sort of consistency in voting across various bodies tells me that members are aware of what attorneys stand for, and while I certainly think Rule 43 should be re-considered (something that Reinhardt has not considered), it is clear to me that members know who does work and they vote for them.