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Ntsika Jongani

Advocate Of The High Court Of South Africa
81 Maude Street, Sandown Village Chambers, Sandown

Summary

I am practicing at the renowned Johannesburg bar as a junior counsel with 5 years worth of litigation experience and currently occupying chambers at the Bridge Group of Advocates.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
54
54
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Counsel

Johannesburg Society of Advocates
12.2019 - Current
  • Expertise in a broad spectrum of legal fields such as Regulatory, Administrative, Commercial, Contract, Shareholder Disputes, Insurance, Tax Law, Media and Defamation, Employment, Disciplinary Tribunals, Constitutional Law, and Information Protection.
  • I have appeared both as an individual and as part of legal teams across various courts, including Magistrates, High, Labour, Labour Appeal, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court.
  • I recently appeared in the Constitutional Court, led by Jonathan Berger, on a matter related to whether SARS is empowered to waive interest under a Voluntary Disclosure Programme in terms of the Tax Administration Act subsequent to a valid Voluntary Disclosure Programme agreement. The taxpayer's request for the remission of interest was made in terms of s 39(7)(a) of the VAT Act.
  • In addition to the above, this matter gave me the opportunity to see a case through from start to finish, including two virtual appearances in the High Court, and in-person appearances in both the Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court. The case in question, Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Medtronic International Trading SARL, was argued on August 20, 2024. Judgment was reserved.
  • I have recently been brought in as a junior in a matter led by Rudolf Mastenbroek in an exchange control dispute dealing with regulation 22C against the South African Reserve Bank.

Pupillage

Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2019 - 12.2019


  • Exposure in an array of legal disputes ranging from Administrative law, Judicial reviews, Regulatory law, Tax law - Tax Administration Act, VAT Act, Exchange Control Regulations, Commercial law, Insurance Law, Labour Law, Media Law and Telecommunications Law.
  • Tax law related matters: 1. Attendance to the Tax Inquiry held in terms of Part C of chapter 5 of the Tax Administration Act into the gold mining industry in 2019; 2. Somizi Mhlongo v SARS case no. 86294/18 - dealing with assessments and objections ; 3. Medtronic International Trading S.A.R.L v SARS - judicial review - whether SARS is empowered to remit interest pursuant to a successful VDP agreement.

Candidate Attorney

Phungo Incorporated
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Served as an article clerk at a boutique law firm, with a focus on Labour and Employment Law, Municipal Law, General Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Litigation.
  • Refined legal research and drafting capabilities, producing compelling legal documents, and managing cases with precision.
  • Involved in matters across multiple judicial forums, including the Labour Appeal Court, Labour Court, High Court, Magistrates Court, and Disciplinary hearings.
  • Attended to consultations with counsel in strategic planning, drafting, and providing essential support in case preparation and legal proceedings.

Student Volunteer

South African Society of Labour Lawyers (SASLAW)
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Actively engaged in the SASLAW Student Volunteer Program while pursuing an LLM at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on real-world Labour Law applications.
  • Contributed 125 hours at the SASLAW advice office at the Johannesburg Labour Court.
  • Participated in client consultations alongside attorneys, providing essential support in case preparation and legal proceedings.
  • Facilitated court file organization and management, ensuring efficient case handling.
  • Provided interpretation services within the advice office, bridging communication gaps for diverse clientele.
  • Assisted in drafting official correspondence to employers, the CCMA, the Law Society, and other relevant entities, demonstrating strong written communication skills.
  • Drafted statements of case; and applications for settlement agreement to be made orders of court.

Vacation Work

MT Klaas Aorneys
12.2015 - 12.2015
  • Attended vacation work at MT Klaas Attorneys during December 2014, June 2015, and December 2015, totalling 8 weeks of hands-on legal experience.
  • Performed accurate data capturing, enhancing office efficiency and record-keeping.
  • Executed the service of court documents, ensuring timely and proper legal procedure adherence.
  • Attended to client consultations with attorneys and counsel.
  • Shadowed practicing attorneys and Counsel in civil and commercial law, gaining valuable insights into legal processes and strategies.

Education

Master of Laws - LLM - Labour Law

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Law - LLB -

University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Law

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2024

Skills

LEGAL DRAFTING

LEGAL RESEARCH

COURT APPEARANCES

MEDIATION

Locations

Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Timeline

Junior Counsel

Johannesburg Society of Advocates
12.2019 - Current

Pupillage

Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2019 - 12.2019

Candidate Attorney

Phungo Incorporated
01.2018 - 12.2018

Student Volunteer

South African Society of Labour Lawyers (SASLAW)
07.2017 - 08.2017

Vacation Work

MT Klaas Aorneys
12.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Laws - LLM - Labour Law

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Law - LLB -

University of Fort Hare
04.2001 - 01.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Law

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 - 01.2024

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