Legal Aid South Africa has established a call centre to assist poor South Africans and those earning less than R5000 per month who need immediate legal advice. The call centre focuses on civil matters. People who need a lawyer will be referred to the closest justice centre. Call toll free to 08001010 or the shared call line at 0860 LEGAL 8 / 086053 4258. The Call Centre is open from 7am to 7pm during the week excluding public holidays.
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Good day
Could you please adice me, I lent someone sum of money not more than R5000 in October 2010. When I ask the person to pay me back she always told me excuses(I have email correspondance as proof) but recently when I phone the person she is not answering the phone but I have work address, emails and telephone numbers. Please advice.
Dear Simpiwe, Please call the advice line so that they can help you. The toll free number is 08001010. Best of luck.
Hi,
Did Simpiwe get his money back? It would be nice to have some follow up.
Hi Kelly
We run a website and are definitly not a legal advice line. Please contact Legal Aid SA directly with your query.
Viv
i need a lawyer that can represent me in a case where i did not open a clothing account and im being forced to pay what i did not owe
Good Day.
I have a neighbor who has a very big toxic alien tree in his garden.
My problem is this, The tree is overhanging into my garden. The tree makes a big mess the seeds are toxic and my animals are getting sick. The mess is always blowing into my house.
What can I do?
Hi Rudi
In the absence of Kim who usually deals with environmental issues, I phoned Janet Holgate, chairlady of the FHVRRA. She suggested that you cut down all the branches of the tree that hang over into your property. You could also voice your concerns to your neighbour and ask him if he would remove the tree. Failing that, get hold of the Parks Board offices in Noordhoek or speak to Desiree Mentor at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre. I hope this helps.
Viv
My child was supplementing grade 12 old syllabus. Exam & assessment are witholding the results saying that she did not register in time, she copied they are saying many things. She wrote with RR forms because she didn’t get a timetable. Are they allowed to withold her results by law?Are they not violating my child’s rights?
Dear Taki
We are not qualified to answer this question. Please call the advice line so that they can help you. The toll free number is 08001010.