Legal Aid South Africa has opened its doors for walk-in clients following the move to Alert Level 1 of the lockdown.
The organisation has been operating on a minimal staff work plan and appointment basis during Lockdown Alert Levels 5-2.
The Walk-in Client Programme re-commenced yesterday and clients will be able to go to their nearest office directly without having to first call the Legal Aid Advice Line to request an appointment.
Operating hours of all offices, as well as the Legal Aid Advice Line, will also be extended to 8am – 4pm, weekdays only and clients for both criminal and civil matters, as well as those needing legal advice are welcome.
Legal Aid SA will however maintain strict Covid-19 Health and Safety Protocols at all Local and Satellite Offices.
Legal Aid SA Communication Executive and National Spokesperson Mr Mfanafuthi Shabangu says: “With the announcement of Alert Level 1 coming into effect from 21 September, Management has updated the operations guidelines, with the aim of allowing walk-in clients at our offices, and slowly increasing the number of staff attending our offices.”
Members of the public are advised that they will not be granted access to Legal Aid SA offices without a face mask.
You will be required to sanitise your hands, have your temperature taken, which should not exceed 38°C, and abide by social distancing protocol.