Free legal access during National Attorneys Week

We also heard from Ms Thoba Poyo-Dlwati - Co-Chairperson of the Law Society of South Africa. We were talking about the National Attorneys Week during which members of the public can make an appointment with an attorney participating for one free consultation on any legal problem. The National Attorneys Week is a joint initiative of the Law Society of South Africa and its six constituent members: this includes the Black Lawyers Association, the Cape Law Society, the Law Society of the Free State, the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society, the Law Society of the Northern Provinces and the National Association of Democratic Lawyers. The aim of National Attorneys Week is to assist members of the public who would not normally make use of the services of an attorney, to approach an attorney for a free consultation. Legal advice will be provided in the following areas: • Buying and selling a house • Divorce • Maintenance and custody • Wills and estates • Family violence matters • Criminal matters • Motor vehicle accidents • Contracts • National Credit Act, debts and financial matters. If you would like to find out more about this initiative contact the Cape Law Society offices on (021) 443 6700 or if you have access to the internet visit www.lssa.org.za