Legal

Self-check · 4 min

Divorce Readiness Checklist

Shows how prepared you are, practically and legally, to start or respond to a divorce, and what to sort out first.

Self-check · 4 min

Employment Dispute Check

Helps employees work out what kind of workplace problem they have, whether a short legal time limit may apply, and where to go next.

Self-check · 3 min

Estate Planning Readiness

Shows how well your affairs are arranged for the people who depend on you if you die or can no longer manage your own affairs.

Self-check · 3 min

Eviction Risk Check

Helps tenants and occupiers see how close a housing problem is to eviction, whether what is happening follows the legal process, and what to do next.

Self-check · 3 min

Legal Needs Triage

Helps you name what kind of legal problem you have, how urgent it is, and which kind of professional or service is the right first stop.

Family law · 5 min

Divorce in South Africa: What Happens First?

The first steps of a South African divorce, from marriage type to summons, in plain language.

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Family law · 5 min

Uncontested vs Contested Divorce

How uncontested and contested divorces differ in time, cost and stress, and how to choose.

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Family law · 5 min

How Divorce May Affect Children

What children often feel during divorce, and what parents can do to protect them.

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Family law · 5 min

Maintenance: Understanding Your Options

How child maintenance works in SA, how to apply at the maintenance court, and how orders are enforced.

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Family law · 5 min

Child Custody, Care and Contact Explained

What care, contact and guardianship mean in SA law and how disputes about children are decided.

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Family law · 5 min

What Is a Parenting Plan?

What a parenting plan covers, how to draw one up and how to make it official in SA.

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Family law · 2 min

Maintenance and family law basics

A plain-language guide to maintenance claims and basic family law rights for South African parents and caregivers.

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Safety and criminal · 5 min

Domestic Violence: Understanding Protection Orders

How protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act work and how to apply for one.

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Safety and criminal · 5 min

What to Do If You Feel Unsafe at Home

Practical safety steps, a simple safety plan and where to get help if home does not feel safe.

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Safety and criminal · 5 min

Scams and Fraud: What to Do After You Have Been Defrauded

What to do in the first hours and days after a scam, and where to report it.

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Safety and criminal · 2 min

Protection orders and GBV

How protection orders work in South Africa and where survivors of gender-based violence can find safety and support.

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Safety and criminal · 2 min

Substance use and the law

Substance use can carry legal consequences in South Africa - understanding the basics can reduce fear and help you seek support.

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Housing · 5 min

Eviction: What Landlords and Tenants Should Know

How lawful eviction works under the PIE Act, and the rights of tenants and landlords.

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Housing · 5 min

Can My Landlord Lock Me Out?

Why lock-outs and cutting services are illegal in SA, and how to get back into your home.

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Housing · 5 min

Rental Deposits and Tenant Disputes

Deposit not refunded or cut for damage you did not cause? Know the rules and your next steps.

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Housing · 5 min

What Happens If I Cannot Pay My Rent?

Behind on rent? Learn the legal steps, your rights and how to talk to your landlord early.

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Housing · 2 min

Tenancy and housing issues

Housing worries like eviction threats or unfair landlords are stressful - here's what helps and where to turn in South Africa.

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Employment · 5 min

Workplace Disciplinary Hearings Explained

Called to a disciplinary hearing? Know your rights, how to prepare and what happens next.

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Employment · 5 min

What to Do If You Are Dismissed

Just dismissed? Protect your rights, your final pay and your 30-day window to the CCMA.

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Employment · 5 min

Retrenchment: What Employees Need to Know

Facing retrenchment? Understand consultation, severance pay, notice and your options.

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Employment · 5 min

Workplace Harassment and Bullying: Your Rights

Bullied or harassed at work? Know your rights, how to report it and where to get help.

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Employment · 5 min

The CCMA: When and How It May Help

What the CCMA does, which cases it handles, the deadlines and how to refer a dispute.

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Employment · 2 min

Knowing your rights at work

A plain-language overview of core employee rights in South Africa, and where to turn for advice.

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Employment · 2 min

Retrenchment and the law in SA

What South African law requires during retrenchment, and how to look after yourself through the process.

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Employment · 2 min

Workplace grievances and CCMA basics

Feeling unheard at work is hard - here's how workplace grievances and the CCMA process work in South Africa.

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Employment · 2 min

Reporting workplace injury (COIDA)

Getting hurt at work is stressful enough - knowing how COIDA works can ease the practical burden of reporting and claiming.

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Debt and consumer · 5 min

Debt Collectors: Your Rights and Responsibilities

Harassed by debt collectors? Know the rules they must follow and how to respond.

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Debt and consumer · 5 min

Consumer Rights When Buying Goods or Services

Your rights when goods are faulty or services are poor, and how to complain effectively.

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Debt and consumer · 2 min

Debt and your legal options

An overview of legal and practical options available to South Africans struggling with debt.

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Debt and consumer · 2 min

Consumer rights and scams

Practical guidance on South African consumer rights and how to protect yourself against common scams.

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Debt and consumer · 2 min

Insurance claims and disputes

Insurance disputes can add stress to an already hard time - understanding your rights can help you push back fairly.

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Everyday legal · 5 min

Letters of Demand and Summonses Explained

Got a letter of demand or a summons? Understand the difference and the deadlines.

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Everyday legal · 5 min

What Happens If Someone Sues You?

Being sued? Learn the court steps, your choices and how to find affordable help.

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Everyday legal · 5 min

Car Accident: Practical Legal Steps

What to do at the scene and after a crash, including police reports, insurance and the RAF.

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Everyday legal · 5 min

When Do You Need an Attorney?

How to tell if you need an attorney, what they cost, and how to choose a good one.

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Everyday legal · 5 min

Legal Aid and Lower-Cost Legal Support Options

Free and lower-cost legal help in South Africa, who qualifies, and how to access it.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Disability grants and support

Living with a disability or caring for someone who does can be financially and emotionally heavy - here's how SA grant support works.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Medical-aid and PMB rights

Medical-aid disputes are stressful when you're already unwell - understanding your PMB rights in South Africa can ease the fight.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

POPIA and your personal information

Understanding POPIA helps you know your rights over your personal information, and why Cleared Mind protects yours carefully.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Immigration and documentation stress

Immigration and documentation stress is real and exhausting - here's what can help while you navigate South Africa's systems.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Small-claims basics

Small-claims court offers an accessible, low-cost way to resolve minor disputes in South Africa - here's how it works.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Accessing free legal aid in SA

Free legal aid exists in South Africa for those who qualify - knowing how to access it can ease a heavy practical burden.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Practical steps in a crisis

In a crisis, clear, simple, practical steps can help you or someone you care about stay safe until support arrives.

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Everyday legal · 2 min

Where to get practical help

A practical guide to where South Africans can find legal, financial and social support alongside mental health care.

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Wills and estates · 5 min

Wills: Why Every Adult Should Have One

Why a valid will protects the people you love, and how to make one that holds up.

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Wills and estates · 5 min

What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will?

Who inherits when there is no will, and the first steps for the family.

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Wills and estates · 5 min

Trusts Explained in Plain Language

What a trust is, the main types, and when one might make sense for your family.

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Wills and estates · 5 min · Premium

Estate Administration After a Death

The steps of winding up a deceased estate, from reporting to the Master to final payout.

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Wills and estates · 5 min

Power of Attorney Explained

What a power of attorney is, when it stops working, and options when someone loses capacity.

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Wills and estates · 2 min

Wills and estate basics

A plain-language introduction to wills and estate planning basics for South Africans, and why they matter.

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