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Scope of Practice

Comprehensive representation across civil, criminal & personal-injury law.

Our practice covers the matters that most affect the communities we serve — from criminal defence and bail applications to personal injury claims and estate administration. Each brief is approached with rigour, care, and a genuine commitment to the client.

01

Criminal Litigation & Bail Applications

Full criminal defence representation in all South African courts — from urgent bail applications and first appearances through to trial, sentencing and post-conviction relief.

  • Bail applications (urgent & formal)
  • Defence in all courts
  • Plea & sentence proceedings
  • Pre-trial consultations
02

Civil Litigation

We resolve civil disputes effectively — through negotiation and mediation where appropriate, and through robust court representation where necessary. We act for individuals and businesses alike.

  • Contractual disputes
  • Debt recovery
  • Damages claims
  • Motion & action proceedings
03

Personal Injury Claims

We pursue compensation for clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others — including claims against the Road Accident Fund, public-liability claims, and medical-negligence matters. We handle each claim from first instruction through to settlement or trial.

  • Road Accident Fund claims
  • General damages
  • Loss of support & income
  • Medical negligence
04

Family Law

Sensitive handling of family matters — divorces, maintenance, protection orders and child-related disputes — guided by careful attention to the people behind every file.

  • Contested & uncontested divorce
  • Maintenance matters
  • Protection orders
  • Custody & contact
05

Administration of Deceased Estates

Compassionate, professional administration of estates — guiding families through every stage, from reporting the estate through to liquidation, distribution and final account. We also draft wills.

  • Reporting of estates
  • Liaison with the Master
  • Liquidation & distribution
  • Will drafting
06

Unlawful Arrest & Detention

Protecting constitutional rights. We act against unlawful arrest and detention by the State, pursuing damages on behalf of those whose freedom has been wrongfully taken from them.

  • Claims against the Minister of Police
  • Wrongful detention damages
  • Constitutional rights
  • Urgent interdicts
07

Appeals Against Refusal of Claims

We assist clients in challenging the refusal of claims through the proper appeal processes — preparing grounds, drafting heads of argument, and representing clients before appeal tribunals and courts.

  • Criminal & civil appeals
  • Appeals against claim refusals
  • Drafting grounds of appeal
  • Appeal court representation
08

Correspondent Work

Professional correspondent services for other attorneys' firms requiring reliable, timely representation within our jurisdiction in the North West Province.

  • Correspondent appearances
  • Service of process
  • Filing & court liaison
  • Agency instructions
Every matter is handled with the rigour the law demands and the humanity the person deserves.
— Tidikwe Attorneys Inc.

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