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Professional legal counsel and unwavering representation tailored to safeguard your interests in Polokwane.

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Established Excellence

Founded in 2016 by Mr. Mokoape, Mahlatse Mokoape Attorneys has built a formidable reputation on the pillars of justice, ethical practice, and exceptional client commitment. Based in Polokwane at Suite 207, 89 Hans Van Rensburg Street, we offer top-tier legal advocacy across various complex legal domains.

Our Practice Areas

Road Accident Fund Claims

Expert legal guidance to help car accident victims secure fair compensation for injuries and losses.

Medical Negligence

Holding healthcare providers accountable for malpractice, misdiagnosis, or surgical errors.

Deceased Estates

Compassionate assistance with the administration, distribution, and smooth execution of wills and estates.

Family Law & Divorce

Navigating sensitive legal transitions including separation, asset division, custody, and support agreements.

Unlawful Arrest

Defending civil liberties and pursuing claims against wrongful detention or law enforcement misconduct.

Contracts & More

Drafting, evaluating, and litigating structured agreements to legally insulate your business or personal ventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can claim for medical expenses, loss of income due to inability to work, general damages for pain and suffering (for serious injuries), and loss of support in the case of a breadwinner's death.

Proving medical negligence requires demonstrating that the medical practitioner breached their duty of care by failing to act with reasonable skill, directly resulting in injury or harm. We work with independent medical experts to build these cases.

Generally, it takes between 6 to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the estate, liquidity of assets, and processing turnaround times at the Master of the High Court.

An uncontested divorce is amicable where both parties agree on settlement terms, resolving within weeks. A contested divorce occurs when parties cannot agree on terms like child custody or asset division, which can take months or years to settle via litigation.

Remain calm, do not resist, and insist on contacting your attorney immediately. Document the names of the officers, time of arrest, and details of your detention to support your claim for damages.

Legal Insights & Articles

Road Accident Fund

Understanding RAF Claims Process in South Africa

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to lodge a successful claim, gather medical evidence, and avoid costly delays.

Medical Malpractice

Your Rights as a Patient: Spotting Negligence

Highlighting the clear differences between a complex medical complication and actionable medical negligence.

Deceased Estates

The Importance of a Valid Will & Smooth Estate Executions

How an expertly drafted will saves your family from long delays, heavy administrative legal costs, and emotional distress.

Family Law

Navigating Assets: Marriages In vs Out of Community of Property

Breaking down how your marital regime affects asset distribution during separation or asset liquidation.

Civil Liberties

Know Your Rights: Armed Against Unlawful Arrest

An educational guide on constitutional limits regarding police detention power and claiming compensation.

Contracts

Why Verbal Agreements Fail: Secure Business Contracts

Exploring the immense legal vulnerabilities of oral commitments and how structured written contracts protect business owners.