S5E1 - Advocate Thulelo Makola

Adv. Thulelo Makola is a practicing advocate, entrepreneur, and legal scholar, hailing from Soshanguve, South Africa, where she was born in 1988. Prior to establishing herself in the legal profession, Adv Makola held positions as a state law adviser at the South African Law Reform Commission and as a legal researcher at the Office of the Chief Litigation Officer at the Department of Justice. Additionally, she imparted her expertise as a lecturer at the University of South Africa. With a diverse background spanning across various sectors, Adv Makola's entrepreneurial spirit has led her to venture into business endeavors alongside her legal practice. Her legal expertise encompasses areas such as Administrative law, procurement law, commercial contracts, and general litigation. Driven by a passion for ensuring equitable access to justice, Adv Thulelo Makola dedicates her efforts to empowering marginalized individuals and the "missing middle" who face barriers to legal resources and representation. Adv Makola holds an LLB and an LLM in Private International law (Cum Laude) from the University of South Africa. We would love to hear from you on Instagram @sister_in_law_ and @di_thulelo Don’t forget to rate and review the show - please do so right now so you don’t forget =D ———————— The I am Lady Justice workshop is making a comeback in Johannesburg on Saturday 9 March 2024. This is an in-person workshop where women will have the opportunity to engage with an expert panel of legal practitioners on topics pertaining to marriage, divorce, child maintenance, wills, deceased estates and employment law. The last batch of tickets are on sale on I am Lady Justice workshop (JHB) – Sister In Law: https://sisterinlaw.co.za/product/i-am-lady-justice-workshop-jhb/