Mbuso Temba Maila
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Summary
Dynamic District Court Prosecutor with a proven track record at the National Prosecuting Authority, excelling in legal research and critical thinking. Successfully guided investigations, leveraging strong analytical skills to enhance case outcomes. Committed to upholding courtroom etiquette while driving effective prosecution strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Court Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority
01.2022 - Current
- Conducting legal research to support case preparation and prosecution strategies for matters justiciable in the District Court.
- Directing SAPS investigating personnel in gathering information on ongoing investigations. This includes cases justiciable in the Regional Court and the High Court.
- Between September 2023 and January 2025 I worked in a reception court that exclusively dealt with Regional Court and High Court matters; the role entailed deciding an whether to enroll new matters, conducting bail applications where applicable and guiding investigations.
- From February 2025 to date I have been stationed at Masoyi Court as one of two Prosecutors conducting criminal prosecutions and guiding investigations
- Conducting research on applicable statutes and case law.
Apirant Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Researched legal precedents and case law to support prosecution strategies.
- Collaborated with South African Police Service to gather evidence and witness statements.
- Attended court hearings to observe procedural practices and case management.
Education
Law
University of The Witswatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa04-2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Courtroom etiquette
- Legal research expertise
- Strong analytical skills
Timeline
District Court Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority
01.2022 - Current
Apirant Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority
01.2021 - 12.2021
Law
University of The Witswatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Rhodes University