Conquering the courts one case at a time
How one woman is taking up space in South Africa's legal system, by deciding to take her future into her own hands.
Miss Universe 2019, South Africa's very own Zozibini Tunzi, said that "women need to take up space", and now more than ever we see that happening.
Sinenhlahla Passcara Mthembu is the founder and director of Passcara and Partners Incorporated. The 25-year-old Mthembu quit her job to start her own law firm focussing on family and personal injury law.
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Mthembu is an example of powerful women taking up more space and empowering others. Thandolwethu spoke to her to find out more about her story. Mthembu is a successful attorney, as well as a content creator who shares beauty tips on her YouTube channel.
Mthembu said that she worked in a law firm for two years, and during that time she wanted to resign. But she couldn't leave work and go back home and not be productive. She then decided that she had the resources and skills to start her own firm.
Her main motivation for opening her own law firm was to help others and to create employment.
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From challenges faced, to secrets learnt and advice for success, Mthembu shares it all. Listen to the interview below:
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