Debt Review Removal Fees in South Africa (2026)

Price alone is the wrong question. This page explains what lawful debt review removal actually involves, why it cannot be cheap, and how to tell legitimate court-based removals from services that cut corners.

Fee Ranges

• Clearance Certificate: R450
• Standard Court Removal: R8,500 - R15,000
• Complex Matters: R15,000 - R25,000
• High Court: Case-specific

Expected Timelines

• Clearance Certificate: 3-5 weeks
• Section 87 Removal: 3-6 months
• High Court Matters: 8 months - 2+ years