Impact Litigation

LegalWise is committed to pursuing strategic litigation that advances the rights of South Africans and shapes the legal landscape.

Fighting for Justice

Impact litigation refers to legal cases that have the potential to create significant changes in law, policy, or practice beyond the individual case. At LegalWise, we identify and pursue cases that can benefit not just our members, but all South Africans.

Through impact litigation, we've helped establish important legal precedents, challenged unfair practices, and advocated for the rights of ordinary citizens against powerful institutions.

Landmark Cases

These cases represent our commitment to advancing justice and protecting the rights of South Africans.

Labour Law

Unfair Retrenchment Procedures

LegalWise successfully challenged inadequate consultation processes in large-scale retrenchments, establishing important precedents for worker protection and fair labour practices.

Outcome: Victory | Benefits: Improved worker protections

Consumer Protection

Unfair Credit Practices

We challenged predatory lending practices by credit providers, resulting in stronger protections for consumers and clearer disclosure requirements.

Outcome: Settlement | Benefits: Consumer protections strengthened

Family Law

Maintenance Enforcement

LegalWise pursued cases that strengthened enforcement mechanisms for maintenance orders, helping single parents receive the financial support they're entitled to.

Outcome: Victory | Benefits: Better enforcement procedures

Road Accident Fund

RAF Claims Processing

We challenged systemic delays in RAF claims processing, advocating for faster resolution of claims for accident victims and their families.

Outcome: Ongoing | Benefits: Improved processing times

Our Approach to Impact Litigation

We carefully select cases that have the potential to create lasting positive change.

Identify

We identify legal issues affecting multiple members or the broader community.

Evaluate

We assess the potential for creating meaningful legal precedent.

Litigate

Our experienced legal team pursues the case through appropriate channels.

Impact

Successful cases create lasting change that benefits all South Africans.

Have a Case with Potential Impact?

If you're aware of a legal issue that affects many people and could benefit from strategic litigation, we'd like to hear from you.