What is Legal Aid SA?

We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who can’t afford it

How can I get legal aid?

It is important that we make sure the people we help need our assistance the most

Do I qualify for legal aid?

We perform a Means Test to determine if you qualify for legal aid assistance

How can we help you?

Visit our Get Help section for more information on how we can help you

Selfhelp Portal

Visit our Selfhelp Portal for guides, information and advice on different legal matters

Media Centre

Our Media Centre contains media updates, press releases, speeches and publications

Work at Legal Aid SA

Visit our Career Portal to find out more about working at Legal Aid SA

Legal Aid SA Tenders

Vendor forms, supplier information and tender information is available in our Tenders section

African Network on Legal Aid

If you need more information on legal aid in Africa, visit this section

Lodge a Complaint

Unhappy with our service?
Lodge a complaint here

Find our Offices

View and find all our offices countrywide in
our Find Us section

Need Legal Advice?

Visit this section for our Advice Line information or to request our Advice team to contact you

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Legal Aid South Africa provides professional legal advice and representation at no cost to those who can’t afford it.

TUNE IN to Energy FM SA (105.8 FM) and Choice FM SA (101.1 FM) THIS MORNING from 11:15am to hear Legal Practitioner Lionel Mathebula from the Legal Aid SA Polokwane Local Office discussing burden of proof #KnowYourRights Proudly #legalaidsa ... See MoreSee Less
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Mid-week motivation!!!Mandela Month - Uniting to Combat Poverty and InequityBig Up to the Mafikeng Local Office staff who took it upon themselves to collect and donate food hampers to those in need as well as the Butterworth Local Office staff for collecting and donating clothes and blankets to those who were affected by floods in Mthatha.Acts of Kindness can make a big difference!#legalaidsa #ActsofKindness #MandelaMonth #KnowYourRights ... See MoreSee Less
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TUNE IN to Radio Namakwaland 93.4fm (93.4 FM/online at 934fm.co.za) TODAY from 9:30am to hear Civil Legal Practitioner Billy Anderson from the Legal Aid SA Vredendal Local Office discussing the latest developments with the POPI Act #KnowYourRightsProudly #legalaidsa ... See MoreSee Less
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Mid-week motivation!

“The legal profession is about service to others, not personal gain.” – Sandra Day O’Connor

Shout-out to all the legal practitioners doing the most to ensure access to justice!
Your dedication, long hours, and commitment don't go unnoticed!!!

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TUNE IN to Radio Namakwaland @934fm (93.4 FM/online at http://934fm.co.za) TODAY from 9:30am to hear Civil Legal Practitioner Billy Anderson from the Legal Aid SA Vredendal Local Office discussing issues pertaining to forfeiture #KnowYourRights

Proudly #legalaidsa

TUNE IN to @NkqubelaFM (97.0 MHz / https://nkqubelafm.co.za) TODAY from 6pm to hear Legal Practitioner Siyabulela Paulus from the Legal Aid SA Komani Local Office discussing domestic violence #KnowYourRights

Proudly #legalaidsa

Engaging with community members is part of our mission to ensure every person has a fair chance to be heard, represented, and protected under the law.
Legal Aid SA staff from our Garankuwa and Soshanguve Local Offices joined The Department of Justice and Constitutional…

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