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
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our Find Us section
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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.
On 14 August 2026, Nolitha Jali, Legal Aid SA Provincial Executive for the Northern Cape/Western Cape province, addressed a room of role players at the UNISA Law Clinic benchmarking brunch taking place at the UNISA Parow Campus in Cape Town. ![]()
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The Provincial Executive was joined by The Head of the Athlone Local Office and Head of the Bellville Local Office, along with members of the Provincial Office Management.
Access to Justice Week 2026 is an initiative of the Dept. Of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) and during this week, Legal Aid SA invites the public to access our services to provide free legal services at our office at the following Magistrate Courts during this week in NC and WC
TUNE IN to @NkqubelaFM (97.0 MHz / online at nkqubelafm.co.za) TODAY from 6pm to hear Legal Practitioner Abelwe Mpapela from the Legal Aid SA Butterworth Local Office discussing power of attorney #knowyourrights![]()
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TUNE IN to Mahikeng Fm 96.7 (96.7 FM / online at mahikengfm.co.za) TODAY from 2:45pm to hear Legal Practitioner Johanna Moncho from the Legal Aid SA Mafikeng Local Office discussing children's maintenance - the rights and responsibilities of both par#knowyourrightsights![]()
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