Experience

Parliament of RSA

• Legal Adviser

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  Provide legal advice and drafting support (amendment and redrafting of executive bills).Litigation Management.Focus areas: Constitutional Law, Human Rights, International Law, Parliamentary Law, Criminal Justice, Gender/Equality Rights, Labour Law, Administrative Law.Legislation worked/working on:* National Council for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide B31-2022* Drugs and Drug Trafficking Amendment Bill B19-2022* Deeds Registries Amendment Bill B28-2022* Land Court Bill B11-2021* Agriculture Products Standards Amendment Bill B15-2021* Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 7 of 2021* Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill B25-2021* Correctional Services Amendment Act 7 of 2021* Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill B21-2020* Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act 12 of 2021* Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 13 of 2021* Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2020* Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020* Defence Amendment Act 6 of 2020* Child Justice Amendment Act 28 of 2019* Hydrographic Act 35 of 2019* National Health Laboratory Amendment Act 5 of 2019* National Research Foundation Amendment Bill 19 of 2018* Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Act 6 of 2019* Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2016* Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act 14 of 2015* Labour Relations Amendment Act 6 of 2015* Legal Metrology Act 9 of 2014* Employment Services Act 4 of 2014* Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act 7 of 2014* Infrastructure Development Act 23 of 2014* South African Human Rights Commission Act 10 of 2014* Employment Equity Amendment Act 47 of 2013* Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act 20 of 2013* South African Postbank Ltd Amendment Act 44 of 2013* South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Act 38 of 2013* Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Amendment Act 16 of 2012* Use of Official Languages Act 12 of 2012 Show less

• Committee Clerk / Committee Secretary

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  Responsible for procedural advice and support to the Committee on Private Members' Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions



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• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocate of the High Court

  • Jun 2008 - Present

  Admitted 6 June 2008. Admitted 6 June 2008.



Theatre Scene Cape Town

• Owner & Editor (Content Creator)

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Theatre Scene Cape Town was born on 6 January 2012 as a cultural-enhancement initiative to promote the work of the theatre community in Cape Town. Initially only a shy twitter account testing the waters, it is now run as a #LoveTheatre Digital PR service by Barbara Loots over various platforms. Show info is packaged in a way that gets people excited about theatre, to promote a connection between patrons and performers. The aim is to promote theatre not just as a hobby but as a lifestyle by sharing reviews, interviews and more. For more information visit www.theatrescenecpt.co.za. Show less



Cape Town Angels NPC

• Director

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2019

  Cape Town Angels NPC is a non-profit company driven by a group of young professionals operating in and around Cape Town. Through commitment, partnership and collaboration the organisation shares “The Magic of Compassion” by ― 1) supporting the growth of sustainable development projects; 2) boosting other social responsibility initiatives through social media awareness campaigns and active volunteering; and 3) linking-up organisations/volunteers/sponsors with other worthy charities in need of support. It is important to Cape Town Angels that the projects with which the organisation is associated form the basis of long term partnerships aimed at facilitating community development, as we believe that the true power of “The Magic of Compassion” is rooted in the Chinese Proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” In my role as Director, I am primarily responsible for the brand management and PR. Show less



Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Researcher

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Provided research support to the Judges of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town. Provided research support to the Judges of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town.



University of Stellenbosch

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Researcher to the Harry Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights.Specific focus on socio-economic rights.

• Part-time Lecturer in Law

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

  Legal Skills, Introduction to Law, Public Law, International Law