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
Legal Aid South Africa provides professional legal advice and representation at no cost to those who can’t afford it.
TUNE IN to Intokozo FM (101.2 FM/online at onlineradiobox.com/za/intokozo/) TODAY from 12:45pm to hear Legal Practitioner Lindokuhle Mhlongo from the Legal Aid SA Dundee Satellite Office discussing the Criminal Procedure Act #KnowYourRights![]()
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Proudly #legalaidsa
Legal Aid SA is open! Our offices reopen on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. ![]()
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If you need legal advice, at no cost, call the Legal Aid Advice Line on 0800 110 110 or send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179 and we will call you back. Available Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm. ![]()
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You can also visit your nearest Legal Aid SA office for help - our offices are open from 8am-4pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8am-3pm (Fridays).
The Ermelo LO staff alongside the staff of Ermelo Magistrate Court spent time at CMR Child Welfare Center in Ermelo, an organisation that provides shelter, food, and education to orphaned children. ![]()
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The toy donation drive was a success, with the team donating variety of toys and books. The donation of toys is in response to the call made by Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ & CD) @dojcd to donate educational toys for the development of children.![]()
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#toydonations #Toydonationdrive