Testimonials

Course in notarial practice

• Elrie Smith

  The content was relevant, clearly explained, and very useful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. (Course in notarial practice)

• Chané van Zyl

  I opted for the self-study option, as it suited my schedule and allowed me to work through the material at my own pace while balancing full-time employment.  I especially appreciated how well-organised and user-friendly the notes were.  The material was thorough without feeling overwhelming, and it provided practical guidance on how to approach the examinations strategically.  I found the notes to be incredibly comprehensive, practical, and easy to follow, which gave me confidence throughout my preparation process. (Course in notarial practice, self-study)

• Malefetsane Mokoena

  This is a very detailed and practical course in notarial practice.  It empowers one with the right tools to prepare for the exam. (Course in notarial practice, Zoom lectures)

• Mothusi Sydney Teke

  The course was very insightful and informative.  Erinda demonstrated an in-depth understanding of notarial practice.  She makes difficult legal concepts easier to understand. I particularly enjoyed the way she used practical examples and real-life scenarios to illustrate key principles (with her signature catchphrase "let's play play").  (Course in notarial practice, Zoom lectures)

• Lizel Jardim

  I highly recommend the notarial course to anyone preparing for the notary exam.  The course is exceptionally detailed, covering all essential aspects with clarity and depth.  Erinda, the presenter, was outstanding — she provided practical examples, patiently answered questions, and explained complex concepts thoroughly.

  What makes this course particularly valuable is its hands-on approach.  The notes are comprehensive, and the numerous examples of notarial documents help bridge the gap between theory and practice.  The inclusion of past exam papers with model answers is an immense help in exam preparation, ensuring that candidates understand both the content and the format of the assessment.

  Additionally, Linda was extremely helpful with administrative queries, always willing to accommodate and provide assistance where needed, making the process smooth and stress-free.

  If you're serious about passing the notary exam, this course is an excellent investment in your success! (Course in notarial practice, Zoom lectures)

• Lucian Companie

  Very good course, notes are detailed, helpful and the presenter is excellent. (Course in notarial practice, Zoom lectures)

• Fatima Haffajee

  The self-study notes contained detailed information and practical questions on all aspects of the syllabus. (Course in notarial practice, self-study)

• Chanté Marais

  The recordings were an essential part of my success.  In conjunction with the notes, the recordings were fantastic as Erinda’s practical examples and explanation of the work really simplified it and made it easier to understand. (Course in notarial practice, recordings)

• Ruth Gray

  Very helpful and insightful. (Course in notarial practice)

• Tumelo Lamola

  I was thoroughly impressed by the training.  Happy with the pace we followed and the engagement we had with Erinda and Linda during the overall course. (Course in notarial practice)

• Ahmed Seedat

  Throughout my interactions with GLR, inclusive of the conduct of all individuals who make up the team, there has been a naturally consistent application of the principles of integrity, ethics and professionalism.  (Course in notarial practice)

• Ashika Reddy

  I wish to convey my greatest thanks to Ms Ilana Zietsman, Ms Erinda Frantzen and Mr Johan Van Stade for all their valued assistance which together with the excellent notes from the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law made it possible for me to pass the Notarial Practice Examination at the first attempt. (Course in notarial practice)

• Shafeeqah Cassim

  I confirm that I passed the notarial practice exam.  My result was 67.5.  Came third in the Western Cape!  Really an exceptional course! (Course in notarial practice)

• Tanian Filander

  I must extend my sincere thanks to Erinda Frantzen & Gawie le Roux Institute of Law.  I truly enjoyed listening to Erinda and most definitely benefited from her breadth of knowledge and experience.  I am grateful for the clear and effective way she presented each lecture.  Thank you Erinda Frantzen.

• Ziningi Mdunge-Bakunzi

  The course was really helpful.  Erinda was excellent in explaining and breaking down the material and was clearly very knowledgeable about the topics.  I will be seeing you soon for the conveyancing course after I write the notary exam.  Thank you.

• Carmen Hugo

  This course is very thorough and insightful.  The lecturer is such a delight and answers all your questions.  The notes we received are enough and make studying so much easier/less stressful.

• Pieter-Hendrik White

  It was extremely informative and without a doubt beneficial to my preparation for the notarial practice examinations.  The notes are very comprehensive and Ms Frantzen is an excellent presenter.  Thank you Gawie le Roux Institute of Law.

• Alex Dannhauser

  Very well presented.  Really makes sometimes complicated topics or scenarios much easier to understand and work through practically.

• Elsa Kruger-Willemse

  I attended the GLR online Notary course and the pre-examination preparation course hoping that some of Erinda’s magic would rub off on me. Notwithstanding the fact that I would have been content to just pass the exam, somehow some of that magic and the wonderful way in which the material was presented assisted not only in ensuring that I passed the exam but also achieving an exceptionally high mark. I am humbled by the professionalism, kindness, passion, expertise, and knowledge for not only the Notary work but the Law in general that the whole Gawie Le Roux team possesses. They truly motivate and set a high standard to follow. I want to thank the whole GLR team for my achievement of passing on my first attempt and obtaining this qualification cum laude.

• Thato Ntshudisane

  I write this email in excitement and awe! I attended the notary class in August 2022 and I took a chance and wrote the notary exam. I don't have any experience or knowledge in notarial practice but with the assistance of the team at the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law and especially Erinda's patience I was able to pass the exam on my first attempt. 

  This is not my first time attending classes and getting materials from Gawie, I used the same material for board exams and also passed on my first attempt. 

• Elsa Kruger-Willemse

  This was my first attempt at the Notarial exam and being a mother and running my own practice it is not always easy to find time to just study. I only used the Gawie le Roux Notes and I attended the online course presented by Erinda and I also attended the pre-exam final preparation.

  I passed with a very good mark. I got 81% and there is no doubt in my mind that I would not have been able to do so without the Gawie le Roux dynamic team. Ilana thank you for your patience and for always helping me whenever I pressed on your button.

• Anri Opperman

  I would just like to thank all of you for the quality of the notarial course. I only had a very limited amount of time to study for the exam, and still passed. Please keep up the amazing work.

• Yolanda Schoultz

  Ek wil julle graag hiermee laat weet ek het my Notaris eksamen geslaag, die eerste probeerslag met ‘n 71%. (dit is die vyfste hoogste punt in die land).

  Miljoene dankies aan jou en die die Gawie le Roux span wat met soveel professionaliteit hierdie kursus vir ons aangebeid het en geadministreer het.

  Sal jy omgee om asseblief aan Erinda ook my miljoene dankies te stuur. Sonder haar “resepte” en passie om die werk en die eksamen aan te pak sou dit verseker ‘n moeilike taak gewees het en sou ek ook nie 71% kon behaal nie.

  Uit my my hart uit DANKIE DANKIE DANKIE.

• Anonymous, April 2021

  I wrote the recent notarial exam and would have honestly been lost had it not been for GLR’s excellent notes!!!

• Roxaan Diesel

  Wil net baie dankie sê vir julle puik kursus ek sal dit vir enigiemand aanbeveel! Ek is baie trots op my punt, ek het 86% gekry, een van die hoogste punte in Gauteng - alles te danke aan Erinda en julle puik span! Julle lewer 'n baie professionele diens en die klasse was baie insiggewend.

• Lemeez Chilwan

  A big "thank you" to the whole team for all your assistance. I thoroughly enjoyed the course - Erinda is brilliant! The notes are super and provide an invaluable understanding of notarial practice. The notes are concise and very user friendly. I’m thoroughly enjoying it! I will recommend the Institute to my colleagues in the legal profession.

• Sonica Wilken

  I just wanted to thank you for the best possible preparation material and classes for the Notary exam. Your passion for teaching shows and kept me motivated throughout this journey. I have passed the exam and it would not have been possible without your fabulous team. I am truly grateful for your training and guidance, especially since I am practising in intellectual property law and had to start from ground zero. I am soooo thankful and appreciative to your entire team! It is so refreshing dealing with a legal training institute that doesn’t require constant follow-up calls and emails. The process was so effortless. Thank you for your amazing service and I sincerely appreciate all of your guidance and assistance.

• Thandi January

  Thank you to GLR, in particular to Erinda for the classes and for answering my queries. I passed my notary exam at first attempt with 78.5% in Gauteng. The notes were easy to follow and the examples are exceptional. Oh yes, I worked hard, but I had a good background afforded by the self explanatory notes. I also want to thank the admin personnel for all your patience, assistance and most of all for listening when I needed help. I am more than chuffed with myself that I qualified as Conveyancer and a Notary within six months of each other.

• Jessica Osmond

  I just wanted to let you know that I passed my notaries exam first time. Even though I felt that I had not had much time to prepare considering working commitments, I felt that it was as a result of the notes provided by your firm and the wonderful lectures by Erinda which equipped me sufficiently to pass.

• Leigh-Anne Dwyer

  I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I took on the enormous task of writing both Conveyancing and Notaries in April 2021 (after only starting to study for both in Feb. 2021). I received my results and passed both. I gave it my all but (other than through God's grace) I could not have done it without your teachings. I registered for the recordings. I also registered for another institution's course and all I can say is - I wouldn't have been here today if I didn't do your classes. A friend told me about you guys and my husband and I took a loan for me to be able to do your course. And to say it was worth it doesn't even begin to describe it! Your passion for the work is so clear and infectious. You are one of the best lecturers I have come across in all my years of study. Thank you for helping me achieve this goal. I am so grateful. 

• Johann Engelbrecht

  I passed the Notaries Exam - in fact, as no 1 for KZN. Erinda's course and exam notes were really excellent and without same I would never have passed the exam.

• Delia‎ Jay

  Please convey my thanks to everyone at Aktepraktyk - I just heard that I passed my notaries exam on my first attempt and I am over the moon! I registered for the self-study course and the notes were brilliant - the concepts are so clearly explained and they covered everything thoroughly.‎ Please tell Erinda Frantzen what a great job she is doing.

• Natasha Fletcher

  I attended your notarial practice and conveyancing courses respectively this year and want to thank you for your excellent courses and notes as I passed both the notarial practice exam and conveyancing exam first time. I have and am recommending your courses to my colleagues who want to write these exams. Thank you for what you have done to help further my career.

• C. van Heerden

  I attended the Notary course. As a candidate attorney who had no previous experience in any form of drafting, your notes and classes helped me immensely to prepare for this examination. I passed the Notary Examination on my first attempt. I would like to thank you for your excellent notes and explanation of the various topics. I will recommend this course to anyone who wants to be a Notary public.

• Samantha Margolis

  I just wanted to write to thank all of you at the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law for the notes and courses in respect of conveyancing and notarial practice. I did both courses earlier this year, wrote both exams and passed both first time. I would definitely recommend the notes and courses to colleagues in the future.

• Eleftheria Tzircalle

  I just wanted to say that the Notarial course held today was by far the best legal crash course I have been on. Thank you!!

• Yolanda Matwa

  I just want to thank Erinda Frantzen for the Notary lectures. I obtained 74.5% for the Notary exam. I work for the government and have no practical experience of Notary. I solely relied on your notes and the lectures. Thank you so much.

• Shannon Kirsten Stowell

  I attended your Notarial Practice course and I passed the exam with 81.7%! I am definitely a very relieved and happy customer. In addition, my father who is also a practising conveyancer, received an email from one of the examiners which read as follows: "I understand that the candidate who goes by the name of S.K. Stowell and who wrote the recent notarial exam is your daughter? If so, please convey my heartiest congratulations to her on what was quite the most exceptional script I have ever marked. I did not, of course, know whose script it was at the time, but I have never before seen anything quite of that standard. I do recall marking my particular question and thinking that here was an exceptional answer paper! So exceptional that I wonder where she lost the 18 marks!!" Thank you very much for the comprehensive notes and the wonderful course. The hard work definitely paid off for me.

• Dione Horn

  Ek was by die Notariële Kurses wat julle aangebied het met die doel op die eksamen wat later die jaar sou plaasvind. Ek het  een oggend vroeg 'n sms gekry wat lui "Dear D Horn.... Results for Not Exam... Pass..." Ek was in ekstase! Ek wil net vir Erinda dankie sê vir die manier hoe jy jou kurses aanbied, die stories wat jy vertel het waarin jy die teorie en drafting daarin deurtrek. Dit het my toegelaat en gehelp om sekere stukke maklik(er) te draft en sekere teorie het ek onthou deur net assosiasies met jou stories te maak. Nou kan ek ook Notary Public agter my naam sit.

• Genevieve Candice Munien

  I attended the Notary course and I am happy to report that I passed the exam first time. Please send my thanks and appreciation to Erinda for her awesome dynamic lectures and notes.

• Nico Geldenhuys

  Ek weet jul span geniet en waardeer altyd positiewe terugvoer op die kursusse, so ek wil julle graag in kennis stel dat ek my notariële eksamen met die eerste probeerslag geslaag het! Danksy jul studiemateriaal en kursusse is ek nou ‘n trotse, gekwalifiseerde aktevervaardiger én notaris.

• Angela Allnutt

  I have obtained the notarial update and have used the updates as a source of inspiration for studying towards the notary examination. This assisted me with exposure to the latest legislation and practice guidelines whilst attending to conveyancing when being employed as an attorney in the Eastern Cape. I have worked as an attorney in various facets of law and passed the notarial examination when my work commitments in practice allowed me to do so. I wish to thank you for your endless support and fulfillment!