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Citations & sources

Answers you can check for yourself.

Wherever possible, every answer names the Act, section or court decision it relies on — with a link to read the full text. Transparent, educational, and easy to take to an attorney.

Educational information · Not legal advice

How it works

  1. 1

    You ask

    A question, a pathway or a document upload.

  2. 2

    We find the law

    The relevant Acts, sections and leading cases.

  3. 3

    We cite it

    Sources are listed beneath every answer.

  4. 4

    You verify

    Open the full Act and read it in context.

What we cite

Acts of Parliament

E.g. Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.

Specific sections

Pinpointed to the section that applies, not just the Act.

Leading cases

Key court decisions where they shape how the law is applied.

Read the full text

Links to official and public sources such as SAFLII.

Honest confidence

When a summary hasn't been verified, we say so.

Example

"Your landlord may not lock you out without a court order."

Sources

  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 — s26(3)
  • PIE Act 19 of 1998 — s4, eviction procedure
  • Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 — s4, tenant rights

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