The Hlope Brief, Hlope Attorneys Inc. https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter Plain-language legal insights from Hlope Attorneys Inc., Mthatha. en-ZA Sun, 24 May 2026 17:22:54 GMT After the Accident: A Plain-Language Guide to RAF Claims in the Eastern Cape https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/raf-claims-mthatha-what-to-do-after-an-accident https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/raf-claims-mthatha-what-to-do-after-an-accident Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT What every Mthatha driver, passenger and pedestrian should know about claiming from the Road Accident Fund, from the police report on day one to the prescription dates that can quietly kill your claim. Personal Injury & RAF Claims Why Every South African Adult Needs a Valid Will (and How to Draft One That Holds Up) https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/drafting-a-will-south-africa-2026 https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/drafting-a-will-south-africa-2026 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dying without a will hands your estate to a formula written in 1987. Here is what the Wills Act actually requires, the formalities that trip people up, and the practical steps for getting it right. Deceased Estates & Wills Contested vs Uncontested Divorce in South Africa: What Mthatha Families Should Know https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/divorce-in-south-africa-contested-vs-uncontested https://hlopeattorneys.com/newsletter/divorce-in-south-africa-contested-vs-uncontested Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT An uncontested divorce can be finalised in weeks. A contested one can take years. The difference comes down to a few decisions made before the summons is even issued. Family Law & Divorce