BY Nkosazana Ngwadla
26-year-old attorney, Alungile Madolo, from a small town near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, has an inspirational journey. Beating societal barriers after being discriminated against due to her gender, the young lawyer, who was admitted as an attorney of the High Court, continues to make waves after recently opening up her own legal firm.
Born and raised in Coza A/A in Libode, Alungile says her passion to become a lawyer began when she was watching a television show called Sokhulu and Partners.
The young attorney studied in Mthatha at St. Johns College and Walter Sisulu University where she was enrolled for Bachelor of Laws from 2015 to 2018. She conducted her Practical Legal Training in 2019 at LEAD.
In 2020, she joined the field and became a Candidate attorney at AS ZONO and Associates. In 2021 after having passed her board exams and completing her contract, she was admitted as an attorney of the High Court.
The High Court attorney went on to open her own legal practice, ALUNGILE MADOLO INC in 2022. She says opening her own legal firm at the age of 25 was the best decision she has made. Alungile also says being an attorney has taught her quite a lot, such as being patient.
The proud mother encourages everyone, especially the youth, to take a leap of faith and go after their dreams, using whatever resources are at their disposal.
Image: Instagram
