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Legal Aid South Africa
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Legal Aid SA staff doing their in ensuring citizens make plan for the future.
On 17 September 2026, The Legal Aid SA Upington Local Office stopped at the Upington Magistrate Court to offer citizens a chance to draft a free basic Will and also offer free legal advice. The team were able to see citizens from all age groups who were interested to draft a Will or find out more about this important document.
TUNE IN to @NkqubelaFM (97.0 MHz / online at nkqubelafm.co.za) TODAY from 6pm to hear Legal Practitioner Lulama Vambe from the Legal Aid SA Qonce Local Office discussing the contesting of wills #KnowYourRights #willsweek2026Proudly #legalaidsa
TUNE IN to @nkqubela_fm (97.0 FM / online at nkqubelafm.co.za/) THIS EVENING from 18:00 to hear Legal Practitioner Lulama Vambe from the Legal Aid SA Qonce Local Office discussing Contesting a Will #KnowYourRights #wills #WillsWeek See less
Empowering and serving communities one day at a time. East London LO staff spent time time at the Mdantsane Magistrates Court to give citizens access to will-drafting services at no cost. This is an opportunity to put your affairs in order, protect your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are clearly recorded.Having a valid will can help reduce uncertainty and avoid unnecessary difficulties for your family in the future. Don’t put it off until tomorrowtake advantage of Wills Week.