What is Legal Aid?
Legal Aid South Africa’s role is to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford their own legal representation.
Legal Aid South Africa Contact Details
Tel: 011 877 2000 / 0800 110 110 / 0800 153 728
How long does it take for legal aid to be approved in South Africa?
It can take up to five business days after we receive your information. If your case is complicated, it might take longer.
Who qualifies for legal aid in South Africa?
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.
What cases are eligible for legal aid in South Africa?
Is criminal.
Involves children.
Involves asylum seekers – legal aid is available to asylum seekers applying or intending to apply for asylum under Chapters 3 and 4 of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998.
What happens if legal aid is refused in South Africa?
Legal aid is provided for application for leave to appeal to the Trial Court and application/petition for leave to apply to a higher court if leave to appeal was refused.
Where is Legal Aid located in South Africa?
Legal Aid South Africa
Address: 1 Uitenhage Rd, North End, Gqeberha, 6000, South Africa
Phone: +27 41 408 2800