Our Legal Services
Expert legal solutions for individuals and businesses - handled with strategy, care and results in mind.
Bail Applications
Fast, decisive legal assistance to secure bail during criminal proceedings, when time is critical.
- Emergency bail requests
- Complex bail negotiations
- Pre-trial release advocacy
Civil Litigation
We specialise in civil claims and have always considered civil litigation to be the backbone of the firm. Our team is well equipped and experienced to handle any civil claim individuals or businesses may face.
- Contractual disputes
- Collections
- Damages claims
- Monies claimed for services rendered
- National Credit Act matters
- Consumer Protection related litigation
- Instituting legal action & sending demand letters
- Defending summons
- Urgent interdicts & motion applications
Commercial Law
Whether you are a business owner or working in a business and need expert legal advice, EQ Mathebula Attorneys provides real, practical solutions.
- Drafting of comprehensive founding documents
- Drafting of various contracts and agreements
- Perusal and advice on existing contracts
Evictions
EQ Mathebula Attorneys offers expert knowledge in landlord and tenant law. Our firm is committed to protecting the rights of both landlords and tenants, and we assist tenants facing unlawful evictions.
- Landlord eviction applications
- Defending unlawful eviction proceedings
- Lease dispute resolution
Family Law
We recognise that divorce and family disputes are a reality of life. We offer a range of services to protect, maintain, and ensure a healthy family life.
- Divorces
- Maintenance matters
- Custody matters
- Children's Court applications
- Adoptions
- Mediation
- Parenting plan agreements
Labour Law
EQ Mathebula Attorneys prides itself on being one of South Africa's leading labour law firms. We are geared to assist both employers and employees with their various labour needs.
For Employers
- Labour law advice and opinions
- Drafting of labour policies
- Drafting of employment contracts
- Disciplinary hearing training
- Chairing of disciplinary hearings
- Facilitation of retrenchments
- CCMA & Bargaining Council representation
- Labour Court litigation
For Employees
- Labour law advice and opinions
- Referring disputes to CCMA and Bargaining Councils
- CCMA representation
- Bargaining Council representation
- Labour Court litigation
Personal Injuries & RAF Claims
We assist clients to successfully claim damages arising from personal injuries suffered through the negligence of another person, company or the state - including Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims.
- Claims against the Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Medical malpractice or negligence
- Train injuries
- Assault-related injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Dog bite claims
Protection Orders
We assist clients with domestic violence and harassment protection orders - guiding you through the application process and representing you at the hearing.
- Domestic violence protection order applications
- Harassment protection order applications
- Representation at protection order hearings
Unlawful Arrest
An unlawful arrest claim is a civil action for damages brought against the Minister of Police under section 77 of the South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995, which holds the State vicariously liable for wrongful conduct by a member of the SAPS acting in the course of their duties. It is doctrinally distinct from a claim for unlawful detention, although the two frequently arise from the same arrest and are pleaded together.
To succeed, we must show that:
- The arrest was wrongful - typically because the officer lacked the statutory authority to arrest without a warrant under section 40 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, or because a warrant issued under section 43 was procedurally defective
- The wrongful arrest caused you damages
- The claim is brought within the applicable time limits
Important time limits
- Claims must generally be instituted within three years of the arrest, under section 11 of the Prescription Act 68 of 1969
- Where the defendant is an organ of state, a written notice must first be served within six months, as required by section 3 of the Institution of Legal Proceedings against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002, before summons may issue
Wills & Estates
Our team of dedicated professionals assist clients in planning for their future, and manage the stress and burden of administering a deceased estate on behalf of the beneficiaries.
- Drafting of wills
- Estate administration
- Estate litigation
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