Dr Ninakhulu Ntsanwisi holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and a Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa (CMSA). She is a medical practitioner with a combined 9 years worth of experience in the public and private health sectors. Following her time practicing medicine, and with that invaluable experience, Dr Ntsanwisi embarked on a fascinating journey on a path toward the legal...

Rebecca is an attorney in the Labour and Litigation Department at ABC Attorneys in Tanzania. Her experience includes reviewing employment contracts for employees, advising on various employee contracts and employment laws, drafting opinions on various employment-related matters, and writing articles on current issues related to employment issues around Tanzania. Rebecca is experienced in Will drafting, contracts drafting as well as drafting opinions on various family and probate laws and...

Nonkululeko Zondo is an Associate in the Energy Transactions and Projects team at Vinson and Elkins. She has experience in complex, cross-border private and public M&A transactions in the oil and gas, metals and mining industry. Before joining V&E, she was at Freshfields in London and Bowmans in Johannesburg.  • She holds an LLB degree from the University of Cape Town and is an admitted attorney of South Africa. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town, focusing on the...

Katlego is a 27 year-old Public Prosecutor, stationed at the Soshanguve Magistrate's Court. Katlego obtained a BCom Law degree from Eduvos, (formerly known as Pearson Institute of Higher Education) in 2017. She further obtained her LLB degree from the University of South Africa in 2020, following which she was admitted to the National Prosecuting Authority Aspirant Prosecutor programme. Upon completion of the programme in January 2022, she was permanently appointed as a District Court...

Lulama Robertson joined Nedgroup Investments in July 2022 as a Responsible Investment Analyst. She focuses on implementing responsible investment objectives on behalf of clients within the Core Range (Local and International). Prior to Nedgroup, she was a Manager Researcher at Alexforbes where she looked after multiple asset classes for local and global funds. Additionally she's held several roles as a stock picker (Equity Analyst) in single asset class managers since 2016. She holds a...

Pearl was born and raised in Mamelodi. Her leadership skills date back to 2012 when she was her softball team captain, RCL in 2011 & 2013 and a Prefect and Governing body Representative in 2014. Pearl obtained her b-com law from Pearson (now called Eduvos), b-com honours from Regent business school, and LLB degree from Unisa and a certificate in project management Red and Yellow which is a creative institution. During her time at varsity, Pearl was a part of the House committee then...

Almar is a vibrant legal professional with experience in Fiduciary Services and holds a Bachelor of Laws and PG Dip Tax Law from the University of the Witwatersrand. In 2016, Almar kick-started her career at a leading financial services institution wherein she gained exposure in mostly Deceased Estates and Wills drafting. She has not looked back since then. As a Fiduciary Consultant, Almar continues to sharpen her skills whilst ensuring to make time to educate and empower others through...

Eulenda Lebese-Cussons is the founding Director of Lebese-Cussons Attorneys, a boutique law firm specialising in conveyancing and based at V&A Waterfront, Western Cape. She founded her law firm after leaving a global law firm where she worked in the real estate department. She has worked on transactions ranging from developments to residential transfers. She obtained her LLB cum laude and has a passion for information-sharing on property law, conveyancing and other legal subject. A...

Lubumba is an admitted attorney who specialises in Public Law, with a focus on government contracting and procurement. Lubumba also advises on administrative and constitutional issues in regulated industries such as the pharmaceutical, consumer goods and automotive sectors. She is frequently part of teams representing major clients in complex High Court review applications that are of significant public interest and importance.   After graduating from the University of the Witwatersrand,...

Christy Chitengu holds a Bachelor of Arts in law and Development Studies as well as an LLB degree from the University of Johannesburg. Christy is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Migration and Displacement fulltime at the University of the Witwatersrand’s African Centre for Migration Studies as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar. She is also a constitutional court foreign law clerk to Justice Majiedt. Christy Chitengu is an activist at heart and throughout her undergraduate studies, she worked at...

Faith Sikhavhakhavha is a Director at Werksmans Attorneys in the General Litigation Department, specialising in dispute resolution, administrative law, procurement law and insolvency. She advises on general commercial litigation, including contractual litigation, business crimes and financial regulation. Faith has been with Werksmans since 2012. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of Witwatersrand where she also assisted as a tutor during the latter years of her studies. Faith...

Karabo Mokgonyana is a final year Candidate Legal Practitioner and holds a BCom(Law) and LLB from the University of Witwatersrand. She is currently completing a Masters in International Law at the same institution. Besides her legal career, Karabo is an award winning youth and gender activist who has worked with organisations like UN Agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, etc.), the Commonwealth and the African Union in human rights protection work. —————————————————- On our young...

Atlegang Govuza is an admitted attorney who has been in practice for 5 years. Her main area’s of focus have been in public law and previously in intellectual property law. She completed her articles at Adams & Adams and was an Associate in the Trade Mark Prosecution team. Atlegang then left practice to do a graduate program at Toyota South Africa. After her journey at Toyota, Atlegang returned to practice (Kisch IP) as an Associate in Trade Mark enforcement. During her career in the legal...

Tandiwe Matshebela is currently a Director at a top 5 law firm in Sandton. She was born and raised in Tembisa where she completed her primary and high schooling career. She obtained her LLB with distinction from the University of Limpopo and she also has an LLM in corporate law from University of Witwatersrand. Tandiwe’s main areas of practice are Insolvency, Business Rescue & Restructuring. She specialises in all areas of corporate and commercial litigation, including mining-related...

Zaryl Manentsa is an advocate practicing under Group One Advocates. She obtained her LLB from the University of KwaZulu Natal and thereafter commenced her articles at a top 5 law firm in Johannesburg. During her tenure as an attorney Zaryl’s practice areas included employment law and competition law. Zaryl answered the call to the bar in 2018 after realizing that she needed an environment where she could actively make an impact and a notable difference in people’s lives by being at the...

Katlego Mokoena obtained her law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. After obtaining her undergrad she studied and obtained her post graduate diploma in corporate law at the University of Johannesburg whilst completing the compulsory Practical Legal training (PLT). She started her legal career when she joined the National Prosecuting Authority under the Aspirant Prosecutor Program.  She then started prosecuting in the district courts and shortly after went to act as a Regional...

Send in a voice message with your feedback regarding this episode and you could be featured on the next episode as our young student/professional: https://anchor.fm/tebello-motshwane/message ••• Jabu Chanza is an advocate and former Constitutional Court Law Clerk to Justice Jafta and acting Justice Rogers. She has worked in the legal field for the past 7 years in both practising and non-practising roles. She is originally from the small town of Vereeniging where she completed her primary...

Send in a voice message with your feedback regarding this episode and you could be featured on the next episode as our young student/professional: https://anchor.fm/tebello-motshwane/message ———————————————— Sharon Msiza is currently employed as an Associate at Prinsloo Incorporated where she specializes in Maritime Transport, Shipping and Logistics, Corporate commercial, and Commercial Dispute Resolution. She obtained her LLB (with distinction) from the University of Witwatersrand, as well...

Lwando Xaso obtained her law degree from the University of Johannesburg whereafter she completed her articles and practiced at Norton Rose Fulbright. She then pursued a Masters in constitutional and administrative law at the University of Cape Town where she also worked as a researcher. In 2011 Lwando had the privilege of clerking at the Constitutional Court for Justice Edward Cameron and in the same year contributed to the book “One Law One Nation” - a book on the history of the South...

Moleboge Lekwane is a legal advisor in the corporate and finance division at Transnet SOC Ltd. She completed her LLB at North West University whereafter she worked as an intern at MSD - a pharmaceutical. Her internship was cut short by her pursuing articles which she completed at Bowmans. After obtaining her articles, Moleboge worked as an associate at MHA incorporated where she gained extensive knowledge in commercial law and litigation. Moleboge recently decided to take her studies...

Tshidi Vilakazi is an admitted legal practitioner currently employed at Bowmans as an Associate in the Competition Law Department.  She completed her BA and LLB degrees, both obtained cum laude, at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2016.  In addition, Tshidi is currently enrolled for her commercial and business law Masters’ programme at Wits. She commenced her articles at Bowmans in 2017, and six months later, she began her journey as a law clerk at the Constitutional Court of South...

Jennifer is an LLB graduate and mother. After completing her studies she worked at a sole proprietorship law firm in her hometown (Mafikeng) as a candidate attorney. In an attempt to explore other avenues outside of being an attorney, Jennifer applied at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development where she is currently interning as a maintenance officer. When she completes her internship Jennifer will focus on getting admitted as a legal practitioner who will specialize in...

Zanele obtained her LLB degree from the University of Witwatersrand in 2014. She became an admitted attorney of the High Court in 2018 after completing her two year articles at Ryan Lewis Attorneys, a boutique law firm in Rivonia which specialises in commercial litigation. This is where she gained her in depth knowledge of commercial litigation.   In April 2019, she incorporated her own practice called Macalagh Stanford Attorneys and is currently the Managing Partner of the firm. The firm...

Thabisho Mpholoane is an admitted attorney. After completing her BCom LLB at the University of Johannesburg, she joined one of the big five law firms in South Africa as a Candidate Attorney. On completing her articles, Thabisho was retained as an Associate and subsequently promoted to Senior Associate in the Corporate practice where she specialised in private equity, which entailed, amongst other things, acquisitions, disposals and restructuring transactions. . Thabisho recently joined a...

Kedibone is an admitted attorney, company secretary and executive director. She is currently the Legal Director SEA Region at Japan Tobacco International South Africa.   She holds an LL.B; LL.M (cum laude); PGDipCorpLaw and an FCIS with experience in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, competition law, dispute resolution and corporate law. Her career started off as an article clerk at Hogan Lovells (then Eversheds); then became a lecturer at the University of Johannesburg lecturing...