Adv. Pamela Makwela

Pamela Makwela is an accomplished legal practitioner with over 12 years of experience, including a year of pupillage with the Pretoria Society of Advocates. She is currently a Referral Advocate, offering specialised legal representation, litigation services, legal opinions, and comprehensive research and preparation across a wide range of civil matters. As a self-employed advocate, she manages her own legal practice with professionalism, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering well-reasoned, client-centred solutions.

Pamela obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Limpopo in 2010, following her completion of Grade 12 at Sir Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High School in 2006. She has continued to strengthen her expertise through numerous professional development programmes, including:

School for Legal Practice – Pretoria (LEAD): Completed January–June 2011

Domestic Arbitration (University of Pretoria): September 2023

Divorce Mediation: July 2024

Professionally, she was enrolled as an Advocate on 14 February 2023 after completing her pupillage in 2022. Prior to joining the Bar, she was admitted as an Attorney on 3 December 2013 and holds right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa.

Pamela’s career includes extensive experience within Legal Aid South Africa, where she served in progressively senior roles across multiple offices:

Civil Senior Legal Practitioner, Pretoria Local Office (2020–2021)

Civil Junior Legal Practitioner, Soshanguve Local Office (2014–2020)

Candidate Attorney, Johannesburg Local Office (2012–2013)

Her responsibilities in these roles included legal consultations, drafting of pleadings, notices of motion and affidavits, file management, court appearances, and supervision of candidate attorneys. Known for her diligence and high professional standards, she is valued as a collaborative team player who is committed to continuous self-development. She also holds a valid driver’s licence.

Pamela is multilingual and communicates effectively in Sepedi, English, Tsonga, and Zulu.

Her extensive legal background, combined with her leadership and advocacy skills, positions her as a strong, reliable, and principled legal professional within South Africa’s legal community.