Local municipality: Abaqulusi
Community served: Vryheid, Bhekuzulu new & old location, Mondlo, Lakeside, eDumbe, Louwsburg and Coronation.
Population: 40 095
Vryheid Paralegal Office is located in the coal mining and cattle ranching town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, in the town centre of Vryheid. The office was established in 1989. Since its establishment the advice office has dealt with cases such as:
- Farm workers evictions,
- Unfair dismissal of farm workers,
- Land restitution,
- Social grants,
- COIDA,
- Dependents benefits,
- Provident fund claims,
- RAF claims and
- Labour issues.
The office conducts educational workshops on human rights and socio-economic rights.
Staff: Ms Cindy Zondo
Ms Zondo started in 2001 as a volunteer. She obtained a Diploma in Paralegal Studies through CLRDC in partnership with the University of Kwazulu-Natal in 2003.
Office contact details
Vryheid Paralegal Office
P O Box 1438
Vryheid
3100
Tel: 078 0954 861
Email: abaqulusioffice@gmail.com