How can I update a family loan agreement to use South African rand and include both parties’ identity numbers?

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To adjust your loan agreement so that it reflects South African Rand instead of U.S. dollars, you simply need to edit the document wherever the currency is stated. Any reference to “USD,” “Dollar,” or the “$” symbol should be replaced with “ZAR” or the “R” symbol.

For example:

• “$10,000” → “R10,000”

This change should be applied consistently throughout the document, including the loan amount, repayment terms, interest provisions, and any penalties.

Adding identity numbers for both the borrower and the lender is also straightforward and typically done in the opening paragraph of the agreement. For example:

“This Loan Agreement is made and entered into between [Father’s Full Name], Identity Number [Father’s ID Number], hereinafter referred to as the ‘Lender,’ and [Your Full Name], Identity Number [Your ID Number], hereinafter referred to as the ‘Borrower.’”

Including identity numbers is common practice in South African agreements and helps clearly identify the parties, strengthening the document’s enforceability.