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- Joburg mayor and city manager summoned to High Court to explain housing failures
- NPA to prosecute those responsible for Life Esidimeni deaths
- Mule account fraud warning as banking complaints surge across South Africa
- Case comes before court without heads of argument and is removed from the roll
- Free State farmers win legal battle to pursue fire damage claims against Eskom
- Pinelands High School’s slavery simulation violated learners’ constitutional rights
- Forged documents and misconduct cases: Why you should verify your lawyer
- Unisa Law Clinic outreach advances access to justice in Mamelodi community
Browsing: Legal Aid
Your guide to understanding and accessing justice. This section breaks down South Africa’s legal aid landscape—from tenant rights and labour disputes to domestic violence and civil claims. We spotlight the cases, policies, and people working to make legal support accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable.
The Northern Cape High Court removed the Oreways Mining application from the roll after finding the matter was not ripe for hearing, as both parties failed to properly file heads of argument in line with court directives.
Forged documents and misconduct cases involving struck off lawyers have prompted calls for the public to verify legal practitioners using the Legal Practice Council tool.
Unisa Law Clinic strengthens access to justice in Mamelodi through a community outreach programme focused on legal awareness and empowerment.
AuxBrief, the world’s first live digital legal briefing platform, has launched in Johannesburg, promising faster, fairer, and more transparent access to justice for all South Africans.
LRC addresses corruption, abuse, and refugee justice at the Public Interest Law Gathering 2025
At PILG 2025, the Legal Resources Centre highlights the urgent need to bridge the gap between legal promises and lived realities in South Africa, focusing on corruption, school sexual violence, and refugee rights.
The Tax Ombud complaint process gives taxpayers an independent way to resolve service and administrative disputes with SARS, ensuring fairness and accountability in tax administration.
The Small Claims Court offers a simple and affordable legal route for South Africans seeking justice in civil disputes under R20 000. With no need for a lawyer and recent updates to court procedures, it remains a vital tool for enforcing rights without delay.
A tale of flawed court papers, a Nigerian and a Zimbabwean national, and an unknown applicant
A spousal permit application was dismissed by the High Court after confusion over who the true applicant was, highlighting how flawed court papers can prevent cases from being heard.
Veteran attorney Deon Beukman has been struck from the roll by the Western Cape High Court after misappropriating R500 000 in client funds and failing to show remorse or repay the amount.
Despite constitutional reforms, many South Africans still face significant barriers to justice, including high legal costs, lengthy court delays, and limited access in rural areas. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi calls on young lawyers to lead ethical transformation and help build a more equitable legal system.