GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

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WOZA MMELI

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www.wozammeli.co.za

Wozammeli (Pty) Ltd – Reg No. 2026/132085/07

INTRODUCTION

General Power of Attorney

A power of attorney authorises a person you trust (the attorney) to act on your behalf within the limits you record below. It is a mandate under South African common law. It is not a substitute for legal advice where the National Credit Act, property transfers, or mental capacity are in issue:

✍️ The principal should sign in ink on the execution page; initial every page if required by the institution receiving the document.
📋 Describe powers clearly (banking, vehicles, litigation, etc.) so third parties know the scope of authority.
⚠️ A general power of attorney usually lapses if the principal loses mental capacity; seek legal advice if enduring authority may be needed.

Keep the original in a safe place. Provide certified copies to your attorney-in-fact and update or revoke the instrument in writing if circumstances change.

Review the draft carefully before signing. Institutions may apply their own witnessing or authentication requirements.

Woza Mmeli provides general information only and does not provide legal advice.

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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, PRINCIPAL, of (the “Principal”), hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint ATTORNEY, of (the “Attorney”), to be my true and lawful attorney-in-fact.

1. POWERS

The Principal grants the Attorney authority to do and perform, on behalf of the Principal, only the following acts and matters:

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2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION

This power of attorney takes effect on __________ and shall continue until On written revocation by the Principal, unless revoked earlier in writing by the Principal.

3. RATIFICATION

The Principal undertakes to ratify and confirm whatever the Attorney lawfully does in terms of this power of attorney.

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EXECUTION

Signed at ________________________ on this ______ day of ____________________ 20____.

PRINCIPAL

WITNESS

Woza Mmeli is not a law firm. This generator provides a working draft only; banks and the deeds office may require additional formalities.

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

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WOZA MMELI

INTRODUCTION

1. POWERS

2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION

3. RATIFICATION

EXECUTION

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