Media Statements

Justice Department urges the public to draft wills at no cost during National Wills Week

12 September 2019

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in partnership with the Law Society of South Africa, and other participating stakeholders, will on Monday 16 September 2019 officially launch the National Wills Week 2019 in Seshego, Polokwane. This year, Wills Week commences on 16 September 2019 and ends on 20 September 2019.

The Wills Week initiative affords members of the public an opportunity to learn about Wills and how to draft them. Masters of the High Court offices in all the provinces, various law firms and private practice attorneys will set up service desks where the public will be assisted to draft wills on pro bono basis.

Members of the media are invited to the launch event of National Wills Week as follows:

DATE:   16 September 2019
TIME:    09h00
VENUE: Seshego Police Station (LAPA), Moretloa Street zone 7, Seshego          

For media confirmations contact Ms. Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805 / SMphuthi@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Enquiries:
Chrispin Phiri - Ministry Spokesperson
081 781 2261
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