Advocate Buyile Mdluli-Raolane, Master of Laws (Commercial Law) UCT

Cell: 082 510 3674

Buyile is a dedicated lawyer, author, mentor and lecturer with more than 18 years of post-admission experience in both the public and private sectors. Admitted as an advocate at the Western Cape High Court in 2006, she holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town and is currently pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Having served in the executive and legislative branches of the State, including the intelligence environment and serving in Boards, her legal career reflects a commitment to justice, governance, and institutional reform. Her experience includes vetting (background screening), compliance, risk management, and legislative oversight. She has served in leadership roles within National and Provincial legal structures, including:

Current Chairperson, Mpumalanga Provincial Legal Practice Council

Former Chairperson, South African Women Lawyers Association (Mpumalanga)

Former Deputy Chairperson, Legal Advisors’ Forum (South African Legislative Sector)

Postgraduate Training & Certifications.

Buyile has completed extensive professional development training through Stellenbosch University, UCT, Wits University, University of South Africa, Justice College, the Law Society of South Africa, and the Institute of Directors SA (IoDSA).

Her qualifications and training include Project Management, Policy Writing & Evaluation, Mediation Training, Pension Law, Procurement Law, Advanced Intelligence Management, Legislative Drafting, and Judicial Skills Training. She is also a Certified Director.

Practice Areas of interest.

Public Law: Constitutional Law | Administrative Law | Parliamentary Law | Local Government Law
Commercial & Corporate Law: Commercial Law | Corporate Governance | Procurement Law
Social Justice & Reform: Labour Law | Land Reform & Restitution | Water Law | Environmental Law| Customary Law
Dispute Resolution: Mediation | Arbitration
Specialised Litigation: Medical Negligence | Personal Injury Law
Capacity Building: Vetting (Background Screening) | Separation of Powers | Parliamentary Procedure | Law-making | Oversight & Accountability | Public Participation | Legislative Drafting.