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Master of the High Court Offices in South Africa: Contact Details and Which One to Use

When you wind up a deceased estate, you deal with one specific Master of the High Court office, and it is not simply the one nearest to you. This page lists the contact details for every…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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BI-1663 Notification of Death Form: How to Register a Death in South Africa

The BI-1663 is the form that officially registers a death in South Africa. Nothing else can happen until it is lodged: no burial, no death certificate, no estate. In most cases the funeral…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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Letter of Executorship in South Africa: What It Is and How to Get One

When someone dies, their bank accounts are frozen and nothing in their name can be sold or transferred until one document exists: the letter of executorship. It is the single most important…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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What Is a Liquidation and Distribution Account in South Africa?

If you are winding up a deceased estate, the liquidation and distribution account is the document that decides when the heirs actually get paid. Nothing is handed out until this account is…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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Letter of Authority for a Deceased Estate in South Africa (Section 18(3))

If the estate you are dealing with is worth R250,000 or less, you probably do not need to go through the full executorship process. Instead, the Master of the High Court can issue a letter of…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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The Duties of an Executor of an Estate in South Africa

Being named executor is not an honour so much as a job, and a legally binding one. From the moment you accept the appointment, you are responsible for gathering a deceased person’s…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

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Driving on an Expired Driver’s Licence in South Africa: Grace Period, Fines and What to Do

You get flagged at a roadblock, the officer looks at your card, and you realise it expired weeks ago. Before you panic, know this: an expired card does not automatically mean a fine. Whether…

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bySearchis

July 16, 2026

Licences

How to Renew Your Driver’s Licence in South Africa

A driver’s licence renewal costs about R250, and the licence is valid for five years. You renew in person at a driving licence testing centre with the DL1 form, an eye test and a…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

Licences

How to Book Your Learner’s Licence Online in South Africa

You can book a learner’s licence test online through the eNatis portal, but only if you live in Gauteng or the Eastern Cape. Those are the two provinces that have moved learner’s…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

Licences

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Driver’s Licence

If your driver’s licence card is lost, stolen or damaged, you replace it at a driving licence testing centre with the DL1 form and an affidavit. You do not have to redo any test. For a…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

Licences

How Much a Driver’s Licence Costs in South Africa

The government fees for a driver’s licence in South Africa add up to about R400 to R660 in 2026: the learner’s licence, the driving test, and the licence card. The big variable on…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

Licences

International Driving Permit in South Africa

An international driving permit, or IDP, lets you drive abroad using your South African licence. It is an official translation of your licence into several languages, recognised in more than…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

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How to Renew Your PDP in South Africa

A PDP is valid for 24 months, and you renew it the same way you first applied: at a driving licence testing centre with a fresh medical certificate, a new fingerprint check, and the fees.…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

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How to Apply for a PDP in South Africa, Step by Step

To get a PDP you apply at a driving licence testing centre with the PD1 form, a valid driving licence for the vehicle, a medical certificate no older than two months, and proof of address.…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026

Licences

How Much a PDP Costs in South Africa

A professional driving permit costs about R768 in total once you add up every fee. The main charges are the R324 application fee at the licensing centre, the R110 Afiswitch fee for the…

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bySearchis

July 15, 2026