Trusted counsel.Constitutional rigour.
A leading chambers of referral advocates at the Johannesburg Bar — over 60 specialist members across constitutional, commercial, labour and public law, serving South Africa from Sandton since 2003.
2003 Founded under Patric Mtshaulana SC
JSA Members of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates
SA National & cross-border briefs
JSC Members serve as acting judges
Who we are
A chambers built on transformation and excellence.
The Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates was established in 2003 under the leadership of Patric Mtshaulana SC as a transformation initiative focused on the empowerment of historically disadvantaged persons within the referral advocates' profession.
We promote the view that poverty, underdevelopment and inequality are not immutable. Our members combine the highest standards of legal practice and ethical conduct with a commitment to facilitating access to justice for all.
Members of our group have led and participated in commissions of inquiry of national and international interest, teach at universities, serve in the leadership of the organised profession, and make themselves available for appointment as acting judges and judges.
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Practice Areas
Specialist counsel across the legal spectrum.
Our members practise predominantly in civil law with deep specialisation across more than 70 areas. Below, our six core clusters.
02 Commercial & Corporate
03 Labour & Employment
04 Resources & Infrastructure
05 International & Trade
06 Personal & Private Client
Working with us
A clear path from brief to outcome.
Initial enquiry
Get in touch via our brief form, telephone or email. We acknowledge within one business day.
Counsel selected
We match your brief with the most appropriate specialist member, by practice area and seniority.
Engagement
Fees are agreed in writing in line with the JSA tariff. Clear scope, clear timelines.
Resolution
Opinions, drafting, negotiation, hearings — through to judgment, settlement or award.
Have a brief? Speak to chambers today.
Whether you are an instructing attorney, in-house counsel or a regulatory body, our clerk can route your enquiry to the right specialist within hours.