This woman’s month we celebrate Acting Lady Justice, Phuti Manamela.
“I was so blessed to be led by an inspiring man Mr Mncedisi Ndlovu who was so clear about his intentions of unleashing good quality work and productivity regardless of gender.
He was using his red pen to sharpen my skills…” Acting Lady Justice, Phuti Manamela of Phuti Manamela Incorporated Attorneys.
This woman’s month we celebrate Acting Lady Justice, Phuti Manamela, a former employee of MNS Attorneys.
In this clip Lady Justice speaks about transformation in the law, social challenges that leave women vulnerable. She also imparts valuable gems that will leave you feeling inspired.
Phuti Manamela AJ is the director and founder of Phuti Manamela Incorporated Attorneys, a 100% black female owned legal practice which was established in 2008.
She graduated from UNISA in 1999 and holds experience in property law, conveyancing, corporate law and civil litigation.
She has worked for State owned entities, such as TRANSNET, INTERSITE, SANRAL, and various government departments both as an internal legal advisor as well as a service provider.
Phuti was appointed as acting judge of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria from 2020 to date with over 40 weeks of acting stint to date.
She was admitted as an attorney in 2002 and as a Conveyancer In 2004. She has been a member of the BLA, BCA, Basadi ba Molao, SAWLA and recently been appointed an a Committee member of the LPC’s Disciplinary Committee.
In her address she touches on the following themes:
- Challenges of sustaining a legal practice as a black women
- Opportunities exclusively meant for black women
- The insights and perspectives of being in the bench
