D167 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AFFIDAVIT IN SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s legal system depends significantly on evidence being supplied by affidavits. An affidavit is a written statement made under oath. This means that the person who is making the statement has sworn that the document contains the truth and is aware that they will be prosecuted if it is found that the contents of the affidavit (or parts thereof) are untrue. An affidavit is a sworn written statement used in court proceedings and other legal matters that has been witnessed and commissioned by another party. Requirement for an affidavit: Requirement 1: The affidavit must have the title of AFFIDAVIT and your identity Requirement 2: The affidavit must contain a version of events. Try and be concise and avoid too many details. Requirement 3: Make sure that you sign the affidavit before the commissioner of oaths. === ATTORNEY INQUIRIES === CONTACT: Aslam Moolla EMAIL: Law@ WEBSITE: