Free legal guides
Plain-English guides for South Africans
Written for people who aren't lawyers. Use them to understand the process, prepare your own paperwork, or decide when it's time to ask for professional help.
How to prepare for a CCMA hearing
A practical, step-by-step guide to referring a dispute, preparing your bundle and what to expect at conciliation and arbitration.
Read the guideUnderstanding POPIA for small businesses
What the Protection of Personal Information Act actually requires from a small South African business — explained without the jargon.
Read the guideEmployee rights during disciplinary hearings
Your procedural and substantive rights under Schedule 8 of the LRA, and how to use them without antagonising your employer.
Read the guideCourt Online South Africa explained
What Court Online and CaseLines are, who has to use them, and how filings actually work in the High Court today.
Read the guideThese guides are general information, not legal advice, and do not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice on your specific matter, book a consultation or speak to an admitted attorney.