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Deceased estate notices published on Nuusflits on Friday, 6 November 2026, are available to search and read online through the Nuusflits legal notice library.
The publication forms part of the weekly service provided by Legal Notice Publishing to attorneys, executors, fiduciary practitioners and estate administration teams across South Africa.
The Nuusflits legal notice library gives members of the public free access to published notices, while providing estate professionals with a way to find and refer back to notices placed for their clients.
Deceased estate notices in South Africa
Legal notices play an important role in the administration of deceased estates. They give creditors, heirs and other interested parties an opportunity to become aware of an estate and take the steps available to them.
Two notices commonly published during the administration process are:
- The Section 29 notice to creditors, or J193: This calls on creditors to lodge claims against the deceased estate within the period specified in the notice.
- The Section 35(5) notice, or J187: This informs interested parties that the estate’s liquidation and distribution account is available for inspection.
These notices form part of a process in which accuracy, timing and clear records matter. An incorrect estate number, publication date or notice detail can lead to queries and delays for the people responsible for administering the estate.
One service for Nuusflits and Government Gazette publication
Legal Notice Publishing assists clients with the publication of deceased estate notices on Nuusflits and, where required, coordinates their submission to the Government Gazette.
For estate administration teams managing multiple files, the service provides a single point of contact for instructions, publication arrangements and supporting records.
Our service includes:
- Assistance with J193 and J187 notice submissions
- Coordination of Government Gazette publication
- Publication on Nuusflits, subject to the applicable requirements
- Online access to published notices
- Verified Publication Records for the estate file
The Verified Publication Record brings together the relevant publication information, including the Nuusflits notice and Government Gazette proof, where applicable. It is designed to give the instructing party a clear record to retain with the estate documents.
Search legal notices online
The Nuusflits legal notice library allows users to search published notices and narrow their search using available filters, including notice category, province and publication date.
This gives estate professionals, creditors and members of the public a practical way to locate a notice and check its published details. The library is freely accessible online.
Online newspaper publication and the Chief Master’s directive
Chief Master’s Directive 1 of 2025 addresses the publication of estate advertisements online.
These include requirements relating to access and circulation in the relevant area. The applicable legislation, the circumstances of the estate and the directive should be considered when deciding where and how a notice must be published.
Nuusflits is an online newspaper with readers across South Africa, and its legal notice library is available to the public without a subscription.
Supporting fiduciary and estate administration teams
Whether an organisation handles a few estates or manages a large portfolio, the publication process needs to fit into the wider administration workflow.
Legal Notice Publishing works with attorneys, executors, fiduciary practitioners and estate administrators who need to coordinate notices, track publication and keep supporting records for each estate.
For organisations looking for a reliable legal notice publishing partner, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your volumes, processes and proof-of-publication requirements.
To discuss deceased estate notice publication or submit an instruction, contact Legal Notice Publishing at jana@legalnotice.co.za.
