New Insurance Cover Benefits and Premiums.

Effective 1 July 2024.

Please take note, to keep up with the increasing costs of providing legal expenses insurance, our insurance cover benefits and premiums will increase from 1 July 2024.

Over the past 12 months, we've continued to invest in our service to our Members.

Municipal Service

We launched a Municipal Service for all LegalWise Members offering assistance in dealing with their Municipality.

Increased Legal Expenses Cover

We increased the Legal Expenses Accidental Death Benefit Insurance cover on our Gold, GoldPLUS and Platinum Membership options.

LegalWise Legacy Accumulator

We launched, to GoldPLUS and Platinum Members, the LegalWise Legacy Accumulator, a new lump sum cash loyalty benefit, that pays - in cash - to the value of the main Member's continuous premiums received over the most recent 36-months in the event of their passing.**

Branch Relocation & Refurbishment

We relocated our Branch in Cape Town and refurbished our Branches in Durban, East London and Welkom.

Member Consultations & Claims

We have held over 130 000 consultations with our Members, opened over 39 000 new legal files, referred 7 716 claims to Lawyers and paid out R115 907 442 in claims.*

self-service option

We recently launched a new self-service option to help you navigate employment related queries and grievances, providing you guidance and support throughout the process against your employer.

*1 January - 31 December 2023 **Terms and conditions apply.

Reasons you should #BeLegalWise

We're a specialist

1. We're a specialist - Protecting the legal rights of our Members is not a small part of what we do, it's all that we do.

We're fiercely independent

2. We're fiercely independent - We cherish our independence and our power to act without interference, whoever the transgressor (even if it's us).

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3. We offer more than just free legal counselling or just insurance cover.

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4. We offer you options.

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5. You can trust us - With 39 years of experience, you can trust our experience.

To read more about the reasons you should #BeLegalWise, click here.

We offer a Membership option to suit every pocket, ensuring our comprehensive insurance cover is accessible to all.

  • Gold Membership
  • GoldPLUS Membership
  • Platinum Membership
  • Pensioners
  • +Plus, we’re now offering much more to our GoldPLUS and Platinum Members
  • Optional Added Benefits

Digital Services that lead the way

LegalWise App

1. LegalWise App - Access your Membership card, Schedule of Insurance and Membership Agreement, pay your premiums, switch Membership options, update your personal details and add, delete or change your Beneficiary's or Insured person's details. You can search for your nearest LegalWise Branch, find a lawyer, view SMSs and e-mails we've sent you, as well as give us a compliment or submit a complaint. Download the LegalWise App from the Apple App or Google Play stores and register.

Chat to us on WhatsApp

2. Chat to us on WhatsApp - Connect and chat with us on WhatsApp. Add us as a contact on WhatsApp (071 640 0337) and say Hi.

Online Contract Creator

3. Online Contract Creator - Create an agreement using our fully automated conversational BOT. Getting the T's & C's down in writing can solve a lot of problems down the line.

Video Consultations via Zoom

4. Video Consultations via Zoom - Enjoy the convenience of a consultation on a Zoom video call. To schedule an appointment add us as a contact on WhatsApp, say "Opt in" and follow the menu, call 010 271 2255 or speak to a Host at your nearest Branch.