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Need help applying for bail in South Africa? This comprehensive guide explains your rights, the bail process, and how Advocate Michelle Ives can assist you. Being arrested is a deeply unsettling experience. For many, the first question is: How do I get out of jail quickly? In South Africa, applying

What is bail? Bail is an amount of money paid to ensure the temporary release of someone (“accused”) who has been arrested for an alleged criminal offence. The general rule is that the release on bail should be in the interests of justice. The purpose of bail is to ensure

What must a person do after a motor vehicle accident (“accident”)? Call the police or report the accident at the nearest police station: within 24 hours if a person is killed or injured; or on the first working day after the accident if no person was killed or injured. Write