Resources

Straight answers on the legal problems South Africans actually face.

These guides are written to help you understand your rights and the process you are in — not to substitute for legal advice, but to make sure you know the right questions to ask.

Plain-language guideSection 129 Notice: What to do and how long you haveRead guide →Plain-language guideCCMA referral: Your 30-day deadline explained step by stepRead guide →Plain-language guideDeceased estate administration: Where to startRead guide →
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Law & Technology

AI and Technology in South African Legal Practice: What Is Changing, and What to Watch

Courts have gone digital, AI is accelerating legal work, and the profession is learning hard lessons about verification. What the technology shift means for clients, businesses, and practitioners — including the risks.

18 July 2026Read article →
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Legal System

The Essential Legal Resources Every South African Should Know (and How to Use Them)

Free case law, practitioner verification, free dispute forums, ombud schemes, and live court coverage — the official databases and bodies that clients, businesses, and practitioners use every day, in one guide.

13 July 2026Read article →
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Legal System

Attorney, Advocate, Magistrate, Judge: Who Does What in South African Law

The people in the legal system have distinct, regulated roles — and knowing who does what protects you from paying the wrong person for the wrong service. A plain-language guide to the professions, including how to verify a practitioner.

6 July 2026Read article →
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Legal System

The South African Court System Explained: Which Court Hears What

Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Courts, Regional and District Magistrates' Courts, Small Claims — each has a specific role and monetary limits. This guide maps the whole system in plain language, with a diagram.

29 June 2026Read article →
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Deceased Estates

Winding Up a Deceased Estate: A Plain-Language Guide to the Master's Process

Estate administration in South Africa follows a specific statutory sequence managed through the Master of the High Court. This guide explains each stage, the documents required, and how to avoid the most common delays.

22 June 2026Read article →
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Property Matters

Eviction in South Africa: What the PIE Act Actually Requires

A landlord cannot remove you from a property without a court order. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act sets out a precise legal process. Here is what is required and what you can do.

15 June 2026Read article →
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Labour & CCMA

The CCMA 30-Day Referral Rule: What Every Employee Needs to Know After Dismissal

Missing the CCMA referral deadline is fatal to most unfair dismissal claims. This article explains exactly how the 30-day window works, when the clock starts, and what to do if you are close to or past the limit.

8 June 2026Read article →
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Repossession Defence

What a Section 129 Notice Means and What You Must Do Before the Deadline

Received a Section 129 letter from your bank or creditor? This article explains what the National Credit Act requires, what your rights are, and the specific window in which you can still act.

1 June 2026Read article →

Knowledge Hub

Official bodies and databases worth bookmarking.

The same official sources we use in practice — free case law, practitioner verification, dispute forums, and regulators. Useful whether you are a client, a business, or a fellow practitioner.

SAFLIIFree case law and legislationVisit site →
Legal Practice CouncilVerify any attorney or advocateVisit site →
CCMAFree labour dispute resolutionVisit site →
Legal Aid South AfricaMeans-tested free representationVisit site →
Judiciary of South AfricaCourts, judgments, Court OnlineVisit site →
Department of JusticeMaster's Offices and court servicesVisit site →
National Credit RegulatorDebt counsellor registerVisit site →
Information RegulatorPOPIA guidance and complaintsVisit site →

Research, scholarship, and professional publications

Accredited journals, law reform papers, and professional publications — for readers who want the source material behind the headlines.

SciELO South AfricaAccredited open-access SA journals, including lawVisit site →
De RebusThe South African attorneys' journalVisit site →
SA Law Reform CommissionLaw reform papers and discussion documentsVisit site →
Parliament of South AfricaBills in progress and committee workVisit site →
SA Human Rights CommissionRights guidance, reports, and complaintsVisit site →
Juta LawLeading SA legal publisher — law reports and textsVisit site →
GoLegalPractitioner articles and industry newsVisit site →
Judges MatterJudicial appointments monitoring and analysisVisit site →

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