How long do I have to make a claim in South Africa?
General limitation rules in South Africa. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge). Road Accident Fund claims have their own rules.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 30 days. Unfair dismissal referrals to the CCMA: 30 days.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)