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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 Africa
03-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
04-2017

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
Mbuso Temba Maila