Kaya bizz talking to Plaxedes Makura, Herbert Smith Freehills Lawyer In The Alternative Legal Services Division

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Gugu Mfuphi talking about Why the law? What were the factors that influenced you positively in choosing a career in law in SA?
What is your current view of the judicial system in South Africa? What do ordinary South Africans need to know, in order to understand the workings of the system? I.e. Beginning to understand all the live State Capture sittings, and other court battles displayed on News Television…
Tell us about what you do as a Disputes Manager? Take us into your world for a day…
As a trailblazer in this sector in law, how did you, and are going about innovating your field, department and the way in which young associates practice law?
What is your message/ words of wisdom to young lawyers/ candidate attorneys/ associates, who are ambitious in climbing the corporate ladder or pursuing a legal career to impact sustainable change?
3 Oct 2019 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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