Legal Playbook
Know the game before you step into court
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Attorneys charge R900–R5,000/hour. You already have the right to file, respond, and be heard — this is where you sharpen the strategy.
Before you hire anyone — read this
You don't need a lawyer to start your case — it's your constitutional right
Section 34 guarantees your right to be heard in court — with or without an attorney. For divorce, CCMA, maintenance, and debt, starting on your own is normal, not a loophole.
Open briefThe Constitution in plain English — rights that affect your court matter
Bill of Rights basics: equality, dignity, access to courts, children's rights, and fair labour practices — without law-school jargon.
Self-representation in South Africa — start here
What you can do without an attorney, what risks to manage (including cost orders), and how to prepare before your first filing.
Navigating SA courts — which forum hears your matter?
Court hierarchy from Small Claims to ConCourt, plus CCMA, Maintenance Court, and Labour Court — fees, timelines, and physical locations.
CCMA unfair dismissal — 30-day referral in plain English
Form 7.11 basics, prescription, con-arb, and when your dispute moves to the Labour Court.
Uncontested divorce without an attorney
Applicant and respondent (not plaintiff/defendant), settlement deed, parenting plan for minors only, and High Court filing order.
Child maintenance and Rule 43 interim relief
Maintenance Court vs Rule 43 pending divorce — Form A, means enquiry, and interim orders pendente lite.
Labour law updates self-represented employees should know
LRA referral periods, automatically unfair dismissal (s.187), and compensation caps under s.194 — 2025–2026 practice notes.
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