Legal Matters

LEGAL MATTERS

If you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, you can get legal aid (financial help for lawyers fees). You will have to pass a 'means test', which means you have to show that you earn less than an amount fixed by the Legal Aid ... >

The Courts in South Africa (Public Information)

Confused about the courts in South Africa? This document explains South Africa's court structure, and has contact details for the courts as well as links to their decisions online. >

Magistrates' Courts (Facility category)

Maintenance Courts (Facility category)

Small Claims Courts (Facility category)

Sexual Offences Courts (Facility category)

Equality Courts (Facility category)

Community Courts (Facility category)

Municipal Courts (Facility category)

Legal Aid Offices (Facility category)

What to Expect if You are a Witness in a Trial (Public Information)

Small Claims Courts (Service)

Small Claims Courts deal with civil matters where the claim is less than R7000. They exist to make the court process quicker and cheaper. >

Western Cape and National Legislation (Link)

A list of Western Cape and National legislation on Cape Gateway, ordered by year. A full list of National legislation is available at www.gov.za. >

Claiming from the Road Accident Fund (Service)

What is the Road Accident Fund? Who can claim from the fund? What can you get money for? What is negligence? How much money can you claim for? How long does it take for a claim to be processed? How do you claim from the ... >

The content on this page was last updated on 21 June 2006

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