I know that there is a pro bono attorneys association that sits some where around constitutional hill.
The Law society can also be contacted to assist you in appointing an attorney that has to assist with your claim. as all practicing attorneys have to do a percentage of pro bono work for a 12month period.
The association is ProBono.Org 011 339 6080 in Durban 031 3016178
A case needs to meet certain criteria such as means test, public interest etc.
In terms of the law society - probono work is not a legal requirement, unlike many overseas countries. The Joburg Law Soceity has their own rules that expect the attorneys to do 24 hrs a year in probono work. The rules do centre around if the law society instructs the attorney to do the work then they must. Again their will be criteria to meet.
Anthony Sterne
www.acumenholdings.co.za
DISCLAIMER The above is merely a comment in discussion form and an open public arena. It does not constitute a legal opinion or professional advice in any manner or form.
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