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Practical, South African-law-compliant document templates — free to download. Members get access to our full library including advanced and customisable versions.
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Basic Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
A straightforward mutual NDA suitable for initial business discussions, supplier negotiations, or sharing confidential information with a third party.
Letter of Demand — General (Unpaid Invoice)
A formal letter of demand for payment of an outstanding invoice. Includes all legally required elements under South African law.
Independent Contractor Agreement
A clear contractor agreement that establishes the independent contractor relationship, scope of work, payment terms, and IP ownership.
POPIA-Compliant Privacy Policy (SME)
A plain-English privacy policy template for small and medium businesses, covering all POPIA requirements including data subject rights and processing purposes.
CPA Complaint Letter to Supplier
A formal complaint letter to a supplier or service provider under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, requesting a remedy for defective goods or poor service.
Board / Directors' Meeting Minutes Template
A structured template for recording company board or directors' meeting minutes in compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
Comprehensive Employment Contract (BCEA-Compliant)
A full employment contract covering all BCEA requirements: working hours, leave, remuneration, disciplinary procedures, and termination. Includes optional clauses for restraint of trade and IP assignment.
Disciplinary Code & Procedure
A comprehensive disciplinary code aligned with the LRA and CCMA guidelines. Covers misconduct categories, hearing procedures, and appeal processes.
Shareholders' Agreement (Private Company)
A detailed shareholders' agreement for a private company covering share transfers, pre-emptive rights, drag-along and tag-along provisions, deadlock resolution, and exit mechanisms.
Professional Services Agreement
A robust services agreement for professional service providers — consultants, agencies, and advisors. Covers scope, deliverables, IP, liability limitation, and termination.
Commercial Lease Agreement
A comprehensive commercial lease agreement covering rental escalation, maintenance obligations, tenant improvements, subletting, and early termination provisions.
PAIA Manual (Private Body)
A complete PAIA manual template for private bodies, covering all sections required by the Promotion of Access to Information Act — including the information officer details, categories of records, and access request procedures.
Settlement Agreement & Full & Final Release
A legally sound settlement agreement with a full and final release clause, suitable for resolving commercial disputes, employment matters, or personal claims without litigation.
Letter of Demand — Unfair Dismissal (Pre-CCMA)
A formal pre-CCMA letter of demand for employees who have been unfairly dismissed, setting out the legal basis for the claim and demanding reinstatement or compensation.
Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale
Comprehensive standard terms and conditions for the sale of goods or services, covering payment terms, risk and ownership, warranties, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution.
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