Director / Key Professional
Mandla Defence Dlamini
Admitted Attorney, Legal Costs Specialist and Forensic Investigator
Professional Profile
A highly motivated, results-driven legal professional
Mandla Defence Dlamini is a highly motivated and results-driven legal professional with robust experience in legal practice, forensic investigations, dispute resolution, litigation support and regulatory compliance.
He possesses strong analytical, investigative and advocacy skills developed through extensive legal practice and forensic mandates. He demonstrates an exceptional ability to conduct complex investigations, gather and analyse evidence capable of withstanding strict legal scrutiny, prepare comprehensive reports and provide strategic legal advice.
- Professional Role Admitted Attorney, Legal Costs Specialist and Forensic Investigator
- Current Legal Practice Defence Dlamini Attorneys Inc., Attorney and Legal Practitioner (September 2026 to present)
- Prior Practice Gugu Ngubane Attorneys, Candidate Legal Practitioner and Professional Assistant (February 2024 to September 2026)
- Forensic Experience Assess-IT and Wena Wenkosi Investigators, Forensic Investigator (10 years)
- Professional Memberships Legal Practice Council (LPC); Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Career Highlights
A track record across legal practice and forensics
Defence Dlamini Attorneys Inc., Attorney and Legal Practitioner (September 2026 to present)
- Represent clients in complex civil, labour and commercial disputes.
- Draft comprehensive pleadings, notices, affidavits, commercial contracts and legal opinions.
- Conduct extensive legal research and provide strategic, risk-adjusted legal advice.
- Attend Magistrates' Court proceedings, arbitrations and CCMA mediations.
- Manage high-value litigation files comprehensively from inception to finalisation.
Gugu Ngubane Attorneys, Professional Assistant (22 April 2026 to September 2026)
- Drafted pleadings, notices, affidavits and legal correspondence under supervision.
- Conducted legal research and assisted in preparing legal opinions and advice.
- Attended to client consultations, correspondence and the management of litigation files.
- Supported court preparation and attended to matters before the courts.
Gugu Ngubane Attorneys, Candidate Legal Practitioner (February 2024 to April 2026)
- Completed practical legal training under the supervision of an admitted attorney.
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits, notices and legal correspondence.
- Conducted legal research and prepared matter summaries and opinions.
- Attended court proceedings, client consultations and stakeholder meetings.
Assess-IT and Wena Wenkosi Investigators, Forensic Investigator (10 years)
- Conduct comprehensive forensic investigations into fraud, white-collar corruption, serious misconduct and financial irregularities.
- Gather, analyse and legally preserve documentary and electronic evidence.
- Compile detailed forensic investigation and evidence tracking reports.
- Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
Professional strengths
- Legal analysis and advocacy.
- Investigation planning, evidence gathering and analysis.
- Professional report writing.
- Dispute resolution and negotiation.
- Compliance and governance awareness.
- Client relationship management and professional service delivery.
Capability Highlights
- Civil, labour and commercial litigation support.
- Legal drafting and opinion writing.
- Legal research and strategic legal advice.
- Court proceedings, arbitration and mediation.
- Litigation file management.
- Settlement negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Forensic investigations and evidence analysis.
- Fraud, corruption and misconduct investigations.
- Witness and stakeholder interviews.
- Report writing and regulatory/compliance support.
Qualifications & Professional Standing
Formal qualifications and admissions
| Qualification / Admission | Institution / Division | Year |
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| Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa | KwaZulu-Natal Division, Pietermaritzburg | 2026 (admitted 17 April) |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | University of South Africa (UNISA) | 2023 (conferred May 2024) |
| Legal Costs Certificate | L.E.A.D | 2019 |
| Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation (NQF 5) | University of Johannesburg | 2008 |
| Bachelor of Administration (Human Resources) | University of Zululand | 2004 |
Registration & Professional Standing
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Company Defence Dlamini Attorneys Inc.
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Registration Number 2026 / 711394 / 21
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Registered 04 September 2026
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Director Mandla Defence Dlamini
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LPC Member Number 123380, Good Standing Certificate issued 22 July 2026
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Fidelity Fund Certificate FFC98982/2026, issued 29 September 2026
Professional Memberships
Enrolled member of the Legal Practice Council (LPC). Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
Supporting Documents
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