FREE ONLINE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW CLINIC
Hosted by RISE Against Domestic Violence SA and the Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ)
If you are based in South Africa and need legal guidance but do not know where to start, this is for you.
Our Law Clinic is 100 percent free, online, confidential, and designed for survivors. Whether you are dealing with abuse, harassment, separation, or parenting concerns, we are here to help you take the next step safely.
Our legal clinic covers:
• Protection orders
• Harassment
• Divorce
• Maintenance
• Care and contact of children
• Domestic violence-related legal questions
2025 Clinic Dates
• Saturday 23 August | 10:00 to 13:00
• Saturday 6 September | 10:00 to 13:00
• Saturday 20 September | 10:00 to 13:00
• Saturday 4 October | 10:00 to 13:00
How to secure your spot
Email us at lawclinic@riseagainstdomesticviolence.co.za
We will send you a short online intake form. Once that is complete, we will confirm your booking.
No form, no booking.
Please note:
• This clinic is open to anyone in South Africa
• It is fully online and run via scheduled video appointments
• You cannot already have legal representation to qualify
• Spaces are limited and strictly by booking only
• Terms and conditions apply
Meet our RISE Legal team:
Francesca Pedrosa (FPR Attorneys Inc)
Jay Govender (Advocate)
Eugene Opperman (Oppermans Inc)
Zanele Mlindazwe (Attorney)
This is a real opportunity to receive legal support in a safe and respectful space, without fear or judgement.
RISE is here for survivors. Always.
Terms of Service: RISE Online Law Clinic
By booking a consultation through the RISE Online Law Clinic, you agree to the following terms:
Free and Voluntary Participation
The RISE Law Clinic is offered free of charge and participation is entirely voluntary. Services are provided as part of a collaborative effort between RISE Against Domestic Violence SA and Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ).Eligibility Criteria
You must currently reside in South Africa.
You must not be represented by a private attorney or law firm in relation to the legal issue for which you are seeking help.
RISE reserves the right to decline participation where a conflict of interest exists or if the matter falls outside the scope of the clinic.Intake Requirement
Before booking is confirmed, participants must complete a mandatory intake form. This ensures our legal team and law students are adequately informed to offer appropriate support.Scope of Services
The clinic provides legal information, guidance, and support focused on domestic violence matters, including protection orders, divorce, maintenance, harassment, and care or contact of children.
Services do not constitute formal legal representation or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.Confidentiality
All sessions are conducted with respect for your privacy. Information shared will remain confidential within the clinic team, except where disclosure is required by law or where your safety is at risk.Use of Online Platforms
All consultations are conducted online via scheduled video sessions. You are responsible for ensuring you have access to a secure internet connection and private space during your session.No Emergency Services
This clinic is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, please contact SAPS or relevant emergency helplines.Disclaimer
While every effort is made to provide accurate and helpful legal information, RISE and SLSJ do not accept liability for any outcomes resulting from the advice given during clinic sessions. All advice should be considered general guidance based on the information you provide.