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Eviction Guide South Africa

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The Rental Housing TribunalReceiving a notice to vacateEngaging with your landlordResponding to legal documentsHow to Oppose your evictionFinding and instructing a lawyerYour right to emergency housingFinding the Right courtWhat to expect in courtResponding to a court-ordered eviction

Find free legal advice in South Africa

Are you looking for free online or in person legal advice? There are various organisations in South Africa that offer free legal services like this. These institutions have trained lawyers on hand who can provide advice and assistance regarding your legal matter. To help you find these services, we have created a list containing all the details and locations of these services, including the Rental Housing Tribunal, Legal Aid Centers, University Law Clinics (like Wits Law Clinic and Unisa Law Clinic) and Legal Practice Councils.

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Law Clinics (NGO)

Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre (NU)

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 012 5094, 063 095 8747 (WhatsApp message only)
Email:
nulawcentre@nu.org.za
Address:
18 Roeland St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 7100
Address:
18 Roeland St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 7100
Contact person:
Website:
www.nu.org.za

University Law Clinics

UWC Law Clinic

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 959 2756
Email:
Address:
Old Library Building, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Rd, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Address:
Old Library Building, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Rd, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Contact person:
Website:

University Law Clinics

UCT Refugee Law Centre

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 650 3775
Email:
Address:
Unit 4th Floor Kramer Law School, UCT Middle Campus
Address:
Unit 4th Floor Kramer Law School, UCT Middle Campus
Contact person:
Website:

University Law Clinics

UCT Law Clinic

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 650 3775
Email:
Address:
Room 436 4th Floor Kramer Law School, UCT Middle Campus Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
Address:
Room 436 4th Floor Kramer Law School, UCT Middle Campus Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
Contact person:
Website:

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Northern Cape Provincial Office

Northern Cape

Phone:
(053) 830 9572
Email:
Address:
9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley
Address:
9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley
Contact person:
Mr. L. Paul
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal North West Provincial Office

North West

Phone:
(018) 388 5531
Email:
Address:
University Drive Building, 2nd floor. Mafikeng
Address:
University Drive Building, 2nd floor. Mafikeng
Contact person:
Ms. S. Moagi
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Limpopo Provincial Office

Limpopo

Phone:
(015) 284 5426
Email:
Address:
20 Rabe & Lanfros Mare Street. Polokwane.
Address:
20 Rabe & Lanfros Mare Street. Polokwane.
Contact person:
Ms. Gladys Manganye
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Mpumalanga Provincial Office

Mpumalanga

Phone:
(013) 757 0792
Email:
Address:
Cnr Emontweni Avenue and Kaewldorp, Mbombela.
Address:
Cnr Emontweni Avenue and Kaewldorp, Mbombela.
Contact person:
Mr. R. Ledwaba
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Gauteng Provincial Office

Gauteng

Phone:
(011) 630 5001
Email:
Address:
Ikusasa House 4th Floor 129 Fox Street. Johannesburg
Address:
Ikusasa House 4th Floor 129 Fox Street. Johannesburg
Contact person:
Ms. B. Kgobe
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Free State Provincial Office

Free State

Phone:
(051) 405 4965
Email:
Address:
Lebogang BuildingCnr Markgraaf & St Andrews street, Bloemfontein
Address:
Lebogang BuildingCnr Markgraaf & St Andrews street, Bloemfontein
Contact person:
Ms. Ofentse Seate
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

KwaZulu-Natal

Phone:
(031) 372 1822
Email:
Address:
353-363 Pexley Ka Seme Street, Durban.
Address:
353-363 Pexley Ka Seme Street, Durban.
Contact person:
Ms Hlengiwe Chili
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Eastern Cape Provincial Office

Eastern Cape

Phone:
(043) 711 9622
Email:
Address:
31- 33 Phillip Frame Road Waverly Park, Chislehurst. East London
Address:
31- 33 Phillip Frame Road Waverly Park, Chislehurst. East London
Contact person:
Mr Mbulelo Plaatjie
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal Western Cape Provincial Office

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 483 5020
Email:
Address:
9 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Address:
9 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Contact person:
Website:
www.westerncape.gov.za

Rental Housing Tribunal

Rental Housing Tribunal National Office

Western Cape

Eastern Cape

KwaZulu-Natal

Free State

Gauteng

Phone:
(012) 444 5212
Email:
Address:
539 Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Address:
539 Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Contact person:
Mr. Ronald Mukhombo
Website:
http://www.dhs.gov.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Northern Cape Provincial Office

Northern Cape

Phone:
(053) 0500508
Email:
Address:
219 Du Toitspan Street, Belgravia, Kimberley
Address:
219 Du Toitspan Street, Belgravia, Kimberley
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council North West Provincial Office

North West

Phone:
(018) 011 0093
Email:
Address:
No. 2 Aerodrome Crescent, Mahikeng
Address:
No. 2 Aerodrome Crescent, Mahikeng
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Limpopo Provincial Office

Limpopo

Phone:
(015) 590 0389
Email:
Address:
2 Biccard Street, Unit 2 JCJ Building, Polokwane, 0700
Address:
2 Biccard Street, Unit 2 JCJ Building, Polokwane, 0700
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Mpumalanga Provincial Office

Mpumalanga

Phone:
(017) 200 2487
Email:
Address:
18 Bell Street, Bell towers, Ground Floor, Nelspruit
Address:
18 Bell Street, Bell towers, Ground Floor, Nelspruit
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Gauteng Provincial Office

Gauteng

Phone:
(012) 338 5800
Email:
Address:
Procforum Building, 123 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria,0002
Address:
Procforum Building, 123 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria,0002
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Free State Provincial Office

Free State

Phone:
(051) 4473237
Email:
Address:
139 Zastron Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9300
Address:
139 Zastron Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9300
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

KwaZulu-Natal

Phone:
(033) 345 1304
Email:
Address:
1ST Floor, 200 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Address:
1ST Floor, 200 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Eastern Cape Provincial Office

Eastern Cape

Phone:
(043) 050 1025
Email:
Address:
44 Pearce Street, Berea, East London
Address:
44 Pearce Street, Berea, East London
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council Western Cape Provincial Office

Western Cape

Phone:
(021) 443 6751
Email:
Address:
26th & 27th Floors, Foreshore Place, A 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8001.
Address:
26th & 27th Floors, Foreshore Place, A 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8001.
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Practice Council

Legal Practice Council National Office

Western Cape

Eastern Cape

KwaZulu-Natal

Free State

Gauteng

Phone:
(010) 001 8500
Email:
Address:
94 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1685
Address:
94 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1685
Contact person:
Website:
https://lpc.org.za

Legal Aid South Africa

Legal Aid SA Prieska Satellite Office

Northern Cape

Phone:
(053) 353 1184
Email:
Address:
37 Main Street, Prieska, 8940
Address:
37 Main Street, Prieska, 8940
Contact person:
Website:
www.legal-aid.co.za
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