For professional engagements, Advocate Makamu may be contacted via:  

Tel:   013 880 1844
Cel:   061 209 4292
Email:  adv.ntiyisomakamu.mpbar@gmail.com
Address: Chambers: Beacon Corner, Corner Van Niekerk & Rothery Street, 3rd Floor, Mbombela, 1200  

Advocate Ntiyiso Zanith Makamu is a duly admitted member of the High Court of South Africa, having been called to the Bar in 2023 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the auspices of the Mpumalanga Society of Advocates. Her tenure in pupillage encompassed rigorous training in civil and criminal litigation, legal research, and advisory practice, equipping her with a robust foundation in advocacy.  

Advocate Makamu holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Cyber Law from the University of Johannesburg. Her LLM dissertation, “The Protection of Data Subjects in the Context of Malicious and Indecent Electronic Communications", reflects her specialized expertise in data privacy, digital rights, and regulatory compliance within the cyber law domain.  

 Before her admission as an Advocate, she served as a tutor and senior tutor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, where she provided academic guidance to undergraduate law students and facilitated tutorial programs. Under her mentorship, her cohorts consistently achieved an aggregate pass rate exceeding 80%, demonstrating her proficiency in legal pedagogy and analytical reasoning.
 

Advocate Makamu has held several leadership roles, underscoring her commitment to professional development and civic engagement: 
 

President: Youth Empowerment for Sustainability (YES) Programme

Secretary: National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) – Student Chapter

Secretary: All Societies Council (University of Johannesburg), responsible for the oversight of student organisations

Advocate Makamu accepts instructions across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, including but not limited to:  

• Criminal Law
• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Tax Law
• Labour & Employment Law
• Media & Cyber Law** (Data Protection, Defamation, Regulatory Compliance) 
• Constitutional & Administrative Law
• Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

• Mining & Environmental Law

• Commercial & Corporate Law

• Human Rights & Public Interest Litigation

• Property Law & Land Rights

Advocate Makamu is distinguished by her meticulous legal analysis, persuasive advocacy, and ability to navigate complex litigation with strategic precision. Her dual background in academia and practice ensures a methodical, research-driven approach to legal problem-solving.