Curriculum Vitae
Education
since Feb 2025
PhD Candidate, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, Dept. ‘Law & Anthropology’, Halle, Germany.
Research and complete a dissertation on religion-based asylum claims in the United Kingdom, while contributing legal research and case-law analysis to the Cultural and Religious Diversity under State Law across Europe (CUREDI) database.
Apr 2021–Oct 2023
Master of Laws (LLM): Multidisciplinary Human Rights, University of Pretoria.
Coursework in multidisciplinary human rights, socio-economic rights under the international legal order and post-apartheid jurisprudence. Mini-dissertation in history and legal philosophy.
Mar 2017–Dec 2020
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Pretoria.
Degree completed with distinction.
Professional Experience
Sep 2023–Dec 2024
Freelancer, Various NGOs, Pretoria, South Africa.
Assist with legal research and analysis on issues related to refugee and migrant rights, socio-economic rights, and sexual and reproductive rights, draft and review legal documents such as briefs, memos, and policy papers, and support the development and implementation of legal strategies and advocacy initiatives.
Conduct research on relevant legislation, regulations, and case law, attend meetings to take notes, and provide general administrative support.
Jan 2022–Dec 2023
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Private Law, University of Pretoria.
Assistant Lecturer for Contract Law (KTR 211): Collaborate with the lead lecturer in the planning and delivery of the Contract Law course, including curriculum development, lesson preparation, and assessment. Deliver weekly lectures, provide academic support to students, and contribute to a comprehensive learning experience, enhancing students' understanding of contract law principles and fostering academic success.
Jul 2022–Dec 2022
Research Assistant, Centre for Intellectual Property Law, University of Pretoria.
Provided research assistance for the Centre for Intellectual Property at the University of Pretoria.
Jan 2021–Dec 2021
Academic Associate, Department of Private Law, University of Pretoria.
Responsibilities encompassed a diverse range of tasks to support the overall academic environment. provided teaching assistance, delivered tutorials and aided in the development and execution of lessons. Played a key role in assessing student performance by marking scripts. Contributed to research efforts by
providing valuable research assistance, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing both the teaching and scholarly aspects of the academic setting.
Awards
2022
Best Student: MHR 801 (Multidisciplinary Human Rights), Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Obtained the highest average for the postgraduate module MHR 801 (Multidisciplinary Human Rights) in the 2021 academic year.
2021
LLB Dean's Merit List, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Recognition for academic achievement for the 2020 academic year.
2021
Best Student: CLW 420 (Law and the Community), Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Obtained the highest average for the undergraduate module CLW 420 (Law and the Community) in the 2020 academic year.
2018
LLB Dean's Merit List, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Recognition for academic achievement for the 2017 academic year.
Courses
Oct 2023
Advanced Human Rights Course: The Right to Development in Africa, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Nov 2022
Advanced Human Rights Course: Indigenous Peoples' Rights, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Apr 2022
Advanced Human Rights Course: Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights in Africa, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Language Skills
English (native)
Afrikaans (advanced)
Zulu (intermediate)