Legal guides
Understand the issue before you speak to a lawyer.
Plain-language articles for common South African legal questions, written to help you prepare for a focused consultation.
Can I be dismissed without a hearing in South Africa?
A practical South African guide to disciplinary hearings, procedural fairness, urgent exceptions, evidence, and first steps after dismissal.
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How to handle an unfair dismissal in South Africa
A step-by-step guide to assessing an unfair dismissal, preserving evidence, watching deadlines, and deciding when to get legal help.
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What to do after receiving a summons in South Africa
What a summons means, how to read the document, why response deadlines matter, and how to avoid default judgment.
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How much does a lawyer consultation cost in South Africa?
A practical guide to legal consultation fees, what affects price, what is usually included, and how to get better value from a lawyer consultation.
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