About Wela Mlokoti Career, Occupation, Education Background, School
Wela Mlokoti whose full name is Wela Mlokoti Nomazizi, is a curvy, South African Lawyer, Speaker, Writer and the Founder of Legal Eagles SA.
Wela Mlokoti has an LLB degree from the University of Cape Town and an LLM from Duke Law School.
The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers awarded Wela Mlokoti an internship at the Kolodny Law Group in Beverly Hills, California in 2013 after she wrote a winning essay on surrogacy law.
Wela Mlokoti served as a clerk at the Constitutional Court and worked in Justice Chris Jafta’s chambers In 2015/2016, before going on to pursue her LLM at Duke Law School.
Having deferred her Articles of Clerkship for two years, Wela Mlokoti then went on to serve them at ENSAfrica, Africa’s largest law firm and one of the top five law firms in South Africa.
Height: Wela Mlokoti is about 5"5 feet tall.
Wela Mlokoti Nationality: South African
Wela Mlokoti Age, Birthday, Date Of Birth: Wela Mlokoti was born on July 24. Wela Mlokoti is currently in her 20s.
Boyfriend, Husband: Wela Mlokoti is not yet married but keeps her relationship status away from social media.
Family, Parents, Father, Mother: Wela Mlokoti parents are well learned and highly placed in the South African society.
Wela Mlokoti Mother, Mandisa Maya: Wela Mlokoti is Justice Maya’s daughter. Wela Mlokoti mom is the first female Deputy President and then later the first female President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa.
Wela Mlokoti writes about her mum, Justice Maya and what it feels like to have her as her mother.
"You’d be surprised at how many people have asked me what it’s like to be Justice Maya’s daughter. ✨
Young, old, from students to super senior members of the legal profession. Everyone wants to know what it feels like to have as your mother the first female Deputy President and then later the first female President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, the third most powerful judge in the country and most senior woman in South African law. ✨It’s AMAZING. She’s my mentor, my mother and my best friend. She’s one of those people who’s deeply loved by everyone she meets because even though she’s a VIP and the busiest person ever, she’s the most humble person I’ve ever known. She always takes the time to make everyone feel important and heard. ✨On a professional level, of course she’s a superhero: she has 5 degrees which include 2 honorary doctorates for her contribution to the development of the law. A Fulbright scholar, she’s written HUNDREDS of reported judgments which are not only crisp and a pleasure to read, but has made law that changed the lives of South Africans for the better. She’s won awards for her work as an advocate; sat and chaired and founded various bodies and commissions ranging from the SA Law Reform Commission to the Judicial Services Commission to starting the 1st women jurists law journal of its kind in the world (according to Juta). She became a judge at age 34 and was the youngest person to ever become a judge at the time; she was the first judge to ever fall pregnant as a sitting judge at a time where maternity law for judges didn’t even exist; she was the first judge in SA to ever have dreadlocks. She handed down a life imprisonment sentence one day and gave birth to my youngest brother the very next day.✨People ask if I feel pressure living in her shadow or to follow in her footsteps. Of course not: EVERYONE lives in her shadow. I just feel immense pride and tell everyone all the time that I have the best mum in the whole world! ✨As surprisingly down-to-earth as she is unbelievably brilliant, I admire that she is not only a woman of excellence, but a woman of service. It’s such a blessing to know her. Mum❤️❤️"
Wela Mlokoti Certificate
Writing about her law certificate, Wela Mlokoti wrote in February 2021:
My certificate finally arrived and I can now update my CV hehe. Recently did Duke’s Mass Tort Multi District Litigation program and I learned SO MUCH (torts are delicts). The program provides a unique opportunity to gain practical insights, network with key players and to advance your ability to take on leadership roles in multidistrict litigation.
The Bolch Judicial Institute is a prestigious organization whose mission is to study and advance rule-of-law principles, judicial independence and law reform through technology and innovation. They usually give unique educational opportunities to judges around the globe, but sometimes when lucky, they squeeze in the odd person in practice. They recently awarded former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke the 2020 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law.
David F Levi is the Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute and was Dean of Duke’s Law School until shortly after I graduated. He has, inter alia, served as the US State Attorney, a district Judge in California and currently serves as chair of the American Law institute.
While different countries have different legal systems, the core principles of the rule of law remain universal and there’s always much to learn from how other jurisdictions approach the law. In this way, we can apply the lessons to our own journeys and practices, and trailblaze to create better systems within our own communities.
Take every opportunity to network and learn from people from different areas of your industry, countries and levels of expertise. LinkedIn is a great way to achieve this. You’ll be amazed at the gems that you find.
#LegalEagleTuesdays"
Wela Mlokoti Admitted As Attorney Of High Court In South Africa
In March 2021, Wela Mlokoti announced her admission as an attorney of the South African High Court. She wrote on her Instagram page;
"Today, I was admitted as an attorney of the High Court by the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (my mum) and the Judge President of the Gauteng High Court.
It was beautiful."
Wela Mlokoti Natural Hair: Wela Mlokoti rocked her natural hair on Instagram and wrote;
"•My Natural Hair Resolutions for 2021•
"Hi All! It’s a new year and in Feb I’ll be entering my 6th year with natural hair! Time flies hey 😓 Anyway my biggest battle to date has been consistency in my natural hair regimen, and these are the practices I’ll be aiming to prioritise this year:
1. Moisturize daily
2. Trim 1 centimetre every 3 months
3. Install long-term protective styles (3 - 8 weeks) as often as possible, but no less than 6x
4. Do a length check 4x
In another post, Wela Mlokoti wrote on her natural hair:
"Hi 😊 I recently uninstalled my first ever set of knotless box braids. I had them taken down, treated, washed and trimmed my hair.
My natural hair is feeling healthier than ever, but as you can see, my edges did somewhat suffer as there are small patches along the edges that are lighter.
This is because braids still place weight on the hair when you wear them down. A little wear and tear is normal, as long as you don’t start breaking your edges and give your hair a break.
I’ll be taking about a week off to wear my Afro out and enjoy my hair ❤️❤️
#NaturalHairThursdays"
Wela Mlokoti's FOUR SIMPLE RULES
1. Wake up early.
2. Work harder today than you think you did yesterday.
3. Never go more than 3 days without exercise.
4. Make time to read every single day ✨
Wela Mlokoti Surgery, Hips: Did Wela Mlokoti do surgery? It's not clear if Wela Mlokoti did plastic cosmetic surgery to enhance her curves.
Fitness: Wela Mlokoti is a fitness enthusiast who likes to workout to keep fit.
"Sis is drinking water. Sis is eating healthy. Sis is in the gym. Sis is taking care of her skin. Sis is reading her books. Sis is doing the work & healing herself. Sis is practicing self love and self care. Sis is me.
I am sis ❤️" - Wela Mlokoti
Wela Mlokoti Childhood & Adulthood Life In Her 20s, History, Story.
"I’m a naturally risk-averse person. As a child, I was shy and reserved, so my parents pushed me to do the activities that would later define me in my adult life. They pushed me to join the swimming team, and despite my resistance (I was the only black kid on the team), I gained a valuable life skill. They pushed me to join public speaking, and despite my terror (my first speech was on the importance of teaching indigenous languages in former model C schools at age 10), I developed a skill that has enabled me to realize my wildest dreams.
As an adult, my upbringing taught me to go against that initial inner voice of doubt and take calculated risks towards success and happiness.
My 20s have been an ideal time for risk taking: I have no husband, children or overhead financial obligations (think mortgage or car instalments) that keep me tethered to any one place, job or circumstance that does not fulfill me. I’ve worked in different cities, studied overseas, even taken a year off because I have been truly free to explore what life has to offer, in whatever direction it takes me.
Your 20s are the perfect time to spread your wings and take some risks:
1️⃣ Spend a semester abroad/teach English overseas: this is a great opportunity to experience new cultures while making some $$.
2️⃣ Seek work out of town: think about a place you’ve always wanted to live, research job opportunities there and put in some applications. The world is your oyster.
3️⃣ Focus on your passion: why not harness your energy and focus towards something you actually enjoy, instead of settling for a job that just pays the bills?
4️⃣ Stand up for yourself: in our 20s, we’re more likely to go with the wave instead of making any. We’re too scared to risk rejection or face confrontation because we’ve been taught to respect authority. You’re an adult now, and it’s important to establish your boundaries early. This is the time to discover who you are, and communicate that clearly. It will be uncomfortable at first, but the world will adjust."
Net Worth: Wela Mlokoti net worth is about $300,000 US Dollars.
Wela Mlokoti Instagram Page Handle: Wela Mlokoti Instagram is on Instagram as
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