AmandlakaThixo Magubane
Senior Associate | Johannesburg
Contact
T: +27 11 669 9398
Overview
AmandlakaThixo has advised corporate and public sector clients on matters related to various aspects of employment and administrative law, including but not limited to review proceedings in the Labour Court, unfair dismissals, disciplinary enquiries, and litigation in private arbitrations in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC).
She has conducted investigations on behalf of clients into various employment-related issues, drafted investigation reports for such clients where necessary, and advised clients on appropriate action based on the circumstances.
AmandlakaThixo has instituted and chaired disciplinary proceedings against employees of various state bodies and parastatals.
AmandlakaThixo has participated as a speaker in the 4th to 6th Annual Local Government Labour Law Seminars organised by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), as well as in the 25th to 27th SASLAW Annual National Conference.
Experience
AmandlakaThixo’s experience includes:
- General employment law advice to private and public sector clients.
- Advising on how to manage poor performance and misconduct.
- Chairing and initiating disciplinary processes to completion.
- Conducting matters at the CCMA and Labour Court, including appearances and representation.
- Conducting investigations and drafting reports.
- Drafting and/or amending various employment policies.
- Conducting training on various employment subjects, including prevention of harassment in the workplace, s189 and s189A processes, strike management, etc.
- Thought leadership, including moderating panelists across Africa.
Awards
- International Employment Lawyer recognised Amandla as one of Tomorrow’s Leaders for 2024.
‘Amandla Makhongwana is accessible, knowledgeable and precise with her support.’ – Legal 500, 2025
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- LLM, University of the Witwatersrand.
- LLB, University of the Witwatersrand.
- Amandla is a Conflict Dynamics certified Mediator.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Golden Key Society.
- Member of the South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW), where sits on the SASLAW National Committee.
- Conflict Dynamics certified Mediator.
- Member of the Young AFSA.
INSIGHTS
Overview
AmandlakaThixo has advised corporate and public sector clients on matters related to various aspects of employment and administrative law, including but not limited to review proceedings in the Labour Court, unfair dismissals, disciplinary enquiries, and litigation in private arbitrations in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC).
She has conducted investigations on behalf of clients into various employment-related issues, drafted investigation reports for such clients where necessary, and advised clients on appropriate action based on the circumstances.
AmandlakaThixo has instituted and chaired disciplinary proceedings against employees of various state bodies and parastatals.
AmandlakaThixo has participated as a speaker in the 4th to 6th Annual Local Government Labour Law Seminars organised by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), as well as in the 25th to 27th SASLAW Annual National Conference.
Experience
AmandlakaThixo’s experience includes:
- General employment law advice to private and public sector clients.
- Advising on how to manage poor performance and misconduct.
- Chairing and initiating disciplinary processes to completion.
- Conducting matters at the CCMA and Labour Court, including appearances and representation.
- Conducting investigations and drafting reports.
- Drafting and/or amending various employment policies.
- Conducting training on various employment subjects, including prevention of harassment in the workplace, s189 and s189A processes, strike management, etc.
- Thought leadership, including moderating panelists across Africa.
Awards
- International Employment Lawyer recognised Amandla as one of Tomorrow’s Leaders for 2024.
‘Amandla Makhongwana is accessible, knowledgeable and precise with her support.’ – Legal 500, 2025
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