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Sworn Translators of
South Africa High Court


English – Hebrew & Hebrew – English Legal Translations
Certified & Sworn Translators |Native Hebrew Speakers
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Members of SATI (South Africa Translations Institute)
GLOBAL HEBREW–English Translators | South Africa
Professional Hebrew–English Translation Services in South Africa
Based in JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.
Proudly providing translation services across the country – in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, and all other regions in South Africa.
We specialize::
Certified and sworn translations of all types of legal documents, recognized by government departments, academic institutions, legal bodies, and financial organizations. Our team consists of native Israeli translators with extensive experience in both Hebrew and English, ensuring precise and culturally accurate translations.
What documents require Sworn Translation ?
The following documents have to be translated, and if needed to be used overseas, they will be required to be apostilled by the High Court of South Africa or DICRO.
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates
- Degrees, diplomas and other educational certificates
- Power of attorney
- Court orders
- Trade documents Contracts
- Legal documents
- Medical reports
- Import applications
- Authorization of agent
- Affidavits
- Financial reports for companies
- Israeli banks and other institutions statement accounts
- Last Will of Testament
- Proof of address
Requirements for South Africa’s English documents to be recognized by Ministry of Interior and Institutions in ISRAEL
For your documents to be recognized and processed by Israeli authorities, they must be authenticated, certified, and translated into Hebrew by us, as sworn translators of the South African High Court. After translation, you will receive:
1. Our certificate of authentication.
2. The Hebrew source document, certified and stamped.
3. The translated stamped by us.
What to do now with the Hebrew-translated documents ?
There 2 options available when you are in South Africa:
OPTION 1: Make an appointment to take the documents to the consulate in Pretoria to be apostilled.
OPTION 2: Take the documents to the ‘Apostille office at the High Court’ in your area. The High Court doesn’t charge.
NOTE: It is advised that you get clarifications from the Israeli institutions & authorities about what their requirements are for translations so we can assist you accordingly.
Requirements for Hebrew documents to be recognized by South Africa High Court and other authorities
We authenticate and translate Hebrew documents into English, providing our South African High Court Sworn Translator stamp on them. That’s all that is required for recognition by South African authorities.
Our commitment:
We at Global Hebrew English Translators are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality by using the latest technologies in every project. We tailor our services to meet our clients’ needs, considering cultural references, the nature of the documents, and the market. We specialize in translating business documents and contracts.
Native Hebrew speaking:
We employ native Israelis who understand and speak Hebrew fluently, including dialects and slang. Hebrew is a complex language, and translation is not always straightforward. For example, plurals and singulars in Hebrew are spelled differently from their English equivalents. Additionally, punctuation marks like commas or semicolons are placed differently, which can change the meaning of a sentence in official documents. Hebrew also lacks vowels, relying on dots and dashes that only experienced human translators can properly interpret.
As a result, translating into Hebrew requires significant time, skill, and expertise. Professional, native Israeli translators with a deep knowledge of Hebrew grammar ensure that translated content is accurate, sounds natural, and conveys the intended message. Global Hebrew–English Sworn Translators, South Africa are dedicated to ensuring that your translations are precise and of the highest quality.
APOSTILLE OF SWORN TRANSLATION
Apostille of sworn translated of legal document in South Africa
If you require to use legal documents outside of South Africa, you’ll have to get them apostilled in order to ensure their validity. Israel is a signatory to the only Certificates of Authentication (Convention de La Haye du 5 Octobre 1961).
Any document issued in South Africa has to be apostilled or legalised when it is going to be used in a foreign country. South African diplomatic or consular representatives abroad are not permitted to issue Apostille Certificates, only Certificates of Authentication.
Apostils can be done at the High Court of South Africa, DIRCO or Israel consulate in Pretoria.
Hebrew translation tips
‘Machine’ Translation for professional document
Hebrew is a complex language, and machine translators like Google Translate or ChatGPT cannot accurately translate between English and Hebrew. These tools may give you a general sense of the text, but the result is often far from precise. Words might be synonymous but used in the wrong context. Sentences may be distorted and convey the wrong meaning. Such translations will require thorough revision and correction by a professional Hebrew-English translator before being signed by a South African High Court Sworn Translator.
HE>EN / EN>HE certified & sworn translators South Africa
Other translation services we provide, that may not require Sworn Translation:-
- Hebrew – English Theses translation
- Hebrew – English article translation
- Hebrew mobile app localization
- Hebrew product description translation
- Customer support translation
- Marketing copy, ads and social media
- Emails, letters and more
PRICES
Our prices are in scale and competitive.
Please call or Email request for a free quote.
Other translation services we provide that may not require Sworn Translation:
- Hebrew – English Theses translation
- Hebrew – English article translation
- Hebrew mobile app localization
- Hebrew product description translation
- Customer support translation
- Marketing copy, ads and social media
- Emails, letters and more
PRICES
Our prices are in scale and competitive.
Please call or email to request a free quote.

