Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
The CCMA conciliation and arbitration forum for unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, and many discrimination disputes under the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Equity Act.
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South African agencies, worker-rights bodies, and research tools we share with clients.
Government & statutory bodies
Department of Employment and Labour
National department responsible for labour policy, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, occupational health and safety, and inspections.
South African Human Rights Commission
Chapter 9 institution that promotes and monitors human rights, including equality, dignity, and access to justice.
Commission for Gender Equality
Promotes gender equality and investigates gender-related complaints, including in the workplace.
Road Accident Fund
Statutory fund that compensates road accident victims for bodily injury and death caused by the negligent driving of a motor vehicle in South Africa.
National Consumer Commission
Enforces the Consumer Protection Act, including complaints about defective, unsafe, or poorly labelled goods.
Organisations & the profession
Legal Practice Council
Regulates attorneys and advocates in South Africa. Includes the roll of legal practitioners and professional-conduct information.
Legal Aid South Africa
Provides legal assistance to qualifying persons who cannot afford a private attorney, in both civil and criminal matters.
ProBono.Org
Connects people who need legal help with attorneys who give of their time, including labour and civil matters.
Law Society of South Africa
Representative body for the attorneys’ profession, with resources on practice, ethics, and access to justice.
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Information on the courts, legislation, and the administration of justice in the Republic.
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud
Industry ombud for consumer-goods complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, as an alternative to court.
Legal research
SAFLII
Southern African Legal Information Institute — free access to South African judgments, legislation, and related material.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The supreme law of the Republic, including the Bill of Rights, labour rights, and access to courts.
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