Summary Profile
Zithu Twala is a member of the firm's Dispute Resolution: Litigation and
Arbitration practice with substantial experience in general commercial
litigation including insolvency litigation.
Career
Zithu began his career in 1999 as Public Prosecutor at the Wynberg
Magistrate's Court in Cape Town. He then joined a law firm in 1999 as a
Candidate Attorney and became an Associate in 2002. In 2004, Zithu joined
Jeftha Twala (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Director.
Education/ Qualifications
BProc LLB, University of the Western Cape
Year of admission: 2002
Experience
- General commercial litigation, including insolvency litigation
- Conducted a major arbitration for the Robben Island Museum relating
to a contractual dispute with its major service provider
- Acted for the South African Broadcasting Association in an interdict
application brought against it to prevent the broadcast of a "Special
Assignment" programme
- Acted for the Independent Development Corporation (IDC) in an
insolvency matters
- Acted for the South African Broadcasting Association (SABC) in
securing access of TV cameras to the courtroom in the litigation between Dr W A
Mqogi and the City of Cape Town
- Acted for one of the biggest South African sports organisations in
various litigation matters
- Acted for the Department of Correctional Services
- Represented the Transport and Education Training Authority assisting
to recover funds invested in Fidentia Asset Management (Pty) Ltd
