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James Seabi

James Seabi

Candidate Legal Practitioner

James holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Venda. During his final year, he interned at the University of Venda Law Clinic and the Ishmael Mahomed Centre for Human and People’s Rights. This experience provided James with invaluable insights into legal practice, academic writing, and community service. James also drafted and edited published articles in collaboration with the UNIVEN School of Law.

He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in environmental law at the University of the Western Cape. James is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the field of environmental law, with a particular focus on the intersection of legal rights and social equality. With a strong belief in justice and sustainability, James aspires to contribute positively to the legal landscape and advocate for those affected by environmental issues.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading recent case judgments and playing sports to stay active.

Wandisa Phama

Wandisa Phama

Executive Director

Palesa Madi

Palesa Madi

Deputy Director - Programmes

Majury Chada

Majury Chada

Head of Operations

Brandon Abdinor

Brandon Abdinor

Senior Climate Advocacy Lawyer

Sennica Bacela

Sennica Bacela

Office Administrator

Kim Blessie

Kim Blessie

Programme Administrator

Sonia Chu

Sonia Chu

Operations and admin manager

Jonty Cogger

Jonty Cogger

Attorney

Linda Dlamini

Linda Dlamini

Attorney

Nonjabulo Doyisa

Nonjabulo Doyisa

Programme Administrator and Office Support

Thobeka Gumede

Thobeka Gumede

Attorney

Joy Gysman

Joy Gysman

Human Resources Manager

Matome Kapa

Matome Kapa

Programme Head: Activist Support & Training

Thandeka Kathi

Thandeka Kathi

Programme Head: Pollution & Climate Change

 Odwa Mtshagi

 Odwa Mtshagi

Administrative Assistant

Alexandra Kayle

Alexandra Kayle

Head of Communications

Siyamthanda Nyulu

Siyamthanda Nyulu

Communications Coordinator

Paul Lado

Paul Lado

Attorney

Noriza Lamani

Noriza Lamani

Office Assistant

Agnes Ludada

Agnes Ludada

Office Assistant

Gift Mabaso

Gift Mabaso

Finance Manager

Pettavia Madibana

Pettavia Madibana

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Ntombi Maphosa

Ntombi Maphosa

Attorney

Danjelle Midgley

Danjelle Midgley

Attorney

Itumeleng Mphake

Itumeleng Mphake

Researcher

Tarisai Mugunyani

Tarisai Mugunyani

Programme Head: Mining

Tatenda Muponde

Tatenda Muponde

Attorney

Tefo Mxakaza

Tefo Mxakaza

Bookkeeper

Margo Newman

Margo Newman

Executive Assistant

Thami Nkosi

Thami Nkosi

Activist Support &Training Coordinator

Fadia Samuels

Fadia Samuels

Programme Administrator

James Seabi

James Seabi

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Dimakatso Sefatsa

Dimakatso Sefatsa

Attorney

Phumla Yeki

Phumla Yeki

Human Resources & Compliance Administrator