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Banele Nkululeko Ntuli

Legal
44 Halifax Street, Bryanston

Summary

I aspire to be a well-rounded and professional legal practitioner. I aspire to use fullness of my current capabilities, whilst striving to reach the fullness of my potential within the field. I seek to use law as a means to bring about change within society. I strongly believe that I can be an asset wherever I am place as I am a well-rounded candidate with a great work ethic, I am passionate, and I am a great team player and do well with given tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Candidate Attorney

Van Breda and Herbst Attorneys Inc
01.2023 - Current
  • Attending to appear for Magistrate Court matters in both the district and regional Magistrate Courts. Court appearances varying from attending motion court proceedings for applications, pre-trials, and running trials.
  • Motion Court appearances include appearing for unopposed motion court applications such as Rule 23(8) and Rule 16(4) applications. Motion Court appearances also include appearing for opposed motion court applications such as opposed Recession applications and opposed condonation applications. Opposed applications in the Magistrates Court include appearing for the applicant or for the respondent depending on the matter being appeared for.
  • Trial Court appearances include appearing for pre-trials in the Magistrate Court and running trials by myself.
  • Trial record for trials I have ran in the Magistrate District Court are 13 trials, with 10 wins and 1 loss, along with 1 50/50 apportionment judgment, as of date of the curriculum vitale currently awaiting two other judgments.
  • Jurisdiction of Magistrate Court appearances include Johannesburg Magistrates District Court, Johannesburg Regional Magistrates Court, Randburg Magistrates Court both Regional and District, Roodeport Magistrates Court both District and Regional, Krugersdorp Magistrates Court, Booysens Magistrates Court, Benoni Magistrates Court, Germiston Magistrates Court, and Kempton Park Magistrates Court.
  • Drafting legal documents for Magistrate Court matters. Drafting of notices including but not limited to a notice of bar, notice in terms of Rule 22A, notice in terms of Rule 23(1) (6) (9) and (11) for discovery, notice in terms of Rule 16(2) for specific discovery.
  • Drafting of motion court applications such as Rule 23(8) applications, Rule 16(4) applications, Rule 60(2) applications, Rule 27(6) applications, Condonation applications and Recession applications.
  • Drafting of Pleadings entailing Pleas, Defendant Pleas, and Replications to Special Pleas
  • Conducting research on case law and judicial precedent from higher courts to apply in matters handled for purposes of arguments in court or for heads of argument required.
  • Duties also included following up with different sheriffs and serving documents when needed.

Community Liaison Officer

Voluntary Work
06.2022 - 12.2025
  • Volunteer work as a community liaison officer for a sewerage renewal project that took place in Henley On Klip, Meyerton.
  • Duties entail connecting the community members with project management through the use of various means such as letters, open dialogue meetings, and emails
  • Ensuring that the needs and concerns of the community are brought forth to the project managers
  • Setting up and attending meetings between relevant stakeholders and the taking of minutes during meetings between relevant stakeholders
  • Supported program evaluation efforts by gathering feedback from participants in various initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Ensuring that safety protocols and guidelines are adhered to and complied with through the use of regular interactions with the Project Safety Officer
  • Served as an advocate for underrepresented members within the community by voicing their concerns during decision-making processes.
  • Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of existing programs or services by analyzing data, preparing reports and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Contributed to policy development by providing insights into community needs based on extensive knowledge of local issues.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law

North West University
Vaal, South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2019

Skills

Legal writing and research skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management abilities

Creative and critical thinking

Litigation experience

Case law and outcome analysis

Other Volunteering


• Started an initiative to supply sanitary pads to females in need, in
less fortunate primary and high schools within the Midvaal area. The
project was done with the assistance of the Executive Mayor of
Midvaal Peter Teixeira, Chantal Gomes MMC for Corporate
Services Midvaal, and God on Earth Church (2022)

• Supplied 150 school shoes to learners in need, in the Midvaal area.
The project was done with the assistance of the Executive Mayor of
Midvaal Peter Teixeira, Chantal Gomes MMC for Corporate
Services Midvaal, and God on Earth Church (2022)

• Ward Committee Member handling the Development and Planning
Portfolio. This voluntary role included operating as a community
liaison in matters between the municipality and the community and
as well as overseeing the development that occurs with Ward 15 of
Midvaal. (2017-2022)


Timeline

Candidate Attorney

Van Breda and Herbst Attorneys Inc
01.2023 - Current

Community Liaison Officer

Voluntary Work
06.2022 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

North West University
01.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law

North West University
01.2016 - 12.2019

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