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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.

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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 →

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