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Thembalethu Branch Court

Operating in the Thembalethu district held at Thembalethu, Western Cape

Physical Address:
Sanokraal Road
Thembalethu
Western Cape

Postal Address:
Private Bag X6537
George 6530
Western Cape

Court Manager:
Mr W Bartie

Phone  044 802 5800
Fax  044 880 2029

Services as a Small Claims Court

The Magistrates Court of Thembalethu DOES operate as a Small Claims Court!

Who may institute a claim? -- Anyone except juristic persons such as Companies, Close Corporations and Associations. A person under 18 must be assisted by a parent or legal guardian.

Against whom may a claim be instituted? -- With the exception of the State, against anyone, including Companies, Close Corporations and Associations. NB: Please note that claims cannot be instituted against Municipalities/Local Government in a Small Claims Court.

What amount can be claimed? -- An amount not exceeding R 15 000. (This amount is determined by the Minister from time to time in the Government Gazette. Latest: G 37450 RG 10153 GoN 185, 18 Mar 2014. If your claim exceeds R 15 000 in value, you can institute a claim for a lesser amount to pursue your case in the Small Claims Court.

More information about the Small Claims Court is available here: http://www.justice.gov.za/scc/scc.htm

Services as an Equality Court

Unfortunately the Magistrates Court of Thembalethu does NOT operate as an Equality Court!


Location map for Thembalethu Branch Court






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