Legal services are provided by lawyers and law firms and include preparation of legal documents, client representation, and consultation.
Below Are The List Of Affordable Legal Services In South Africa
Legal Aid South Africa Cape Town Local Office
Located in: South African Reserve Bank
Address: 3rd Floor, South African Reserve Bank, 60 St George’s Mall Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 4AM
Phone: +27 21 426 4126
UWC Legal Aid Clinic
Address: Old Library Building, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Rd, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 959 2756
Lawyers for Human Rights
Located in: Heerengracht
Address: Heerengracht Building, 87 De Korte St & Melle Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Thu
Phone: +27 11 339 1960
Law Society of South Africa
Address: 304 Brooks St, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 366 8800
Getting Legal Assistance In South Africa
If you cannot afford the services of an attorney there are various options:
Legal Aid South Africa
Pro bono (free) legal services by attorneys; administered by the Legal Practice Council Other organizations offering pro bono legal services
Legal Aid South Africa
Legal Aid South Africa derives its mandate from s 35 of the Constitution. In terms of this section, every person who is arrested, detained or accused has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right to have a legal practitioner assigned by the State and at State expense. Legal Aid South Africa’s role is to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford their own legal representation.
This includes poor people and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a ‘means test’ to see whether you qualify in terms of what you earn. For example, employed individuals must earn less than R5 500 per month after tax has been taken off to qualify for legal aid.
Click here to access the Legal Aid South Africa website.
Click here to view whether you qualify for legal aid from Legal Aid South Africa.
Pro bono (free) legal services by attorneys
Pro bono is administered by the Legal Practice Council where attorneys are registered.
How do you qualify for a pro bono (free) attorney?
To qualify for free legal assistance, a person must comply with a ‘means test’ (a maximum monthly or no income) and have a legal problem with merit. You will be referred to an attorney by the Legal Practice Council who will assist you free of charge (pro bono).
If a referral is made to a pro bono attorney, the client is responsible only for the cost of disbursements (actual expenses), such as Sheriffs’ fees, and the attorney will not charge any fees for the work and legal services provided.
How much does it cost to consult a lawyer in South Africa?
21.72% answered that they charged between R1000 and R1500 per hour, 39.70% charged between R1500 and R2000 per hour and 11.24% saying they charged more than R2000.
How much do lawyers charge to draft a contract in South Africa?
pdf ; 1.5 Drafting of Contracts: R 3 500.00 to 15 000.00 depending on length, complexity and number of amendments; 1.6 Simple will: R 1 000.00 maximum; 1.7 Administration of a deceased estate: 3.5% of the gross value of the estate; 1.8 You are referred also to clause 3 of our mandate agreement that you would have
How can I get legal advice in South Africa?
For legal advice and assistance with appointments and legal aid applications, you can call the toll-free Advice Line on 0800 110 110 or send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm and Fridays, 8am-3pm.
What services does Legal Wise offer in South Africa ?
Legal Wise provides Paralegal services in our Branches, over the phone, via our new video consultation service, e-mail or WhatsApp and will pay the legal fees for a lawyer to represent you and your family, including your spouse or life partner and children in legal proceedings.