About Us

Faculty of Law

About Us

University of Fort Hare

VISION

To be a centre of excellence in teaching, learning, research and innovation driven by an uncompromising commitment to fairness and justice.


MISSION

To produce suitably skilled and well-rounded law graduates who excel and demonstrated excellence in their technical competences, and make meaningful contribution to society and the legal profession.

 

Prof Mzukisi Njotini

Prof Mzukisi Njotini

Dean | Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law

DEAN'S OFFICE

Professor Mzukisi Njotini
Dean

Based at the Alice Campus,Prof Mzukisi Njotini is the Dean: Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare (University

Professor Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya
Deputy Dean

Prof Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya has been appointed as Chairperson of Netball South Africa's (NSA) Disciplinary Commi

Nokuthula Rune
Senior Secretary

Based in East London, Nolusindiso is the Senior Secretary in the Deans Office, Faculty of Law

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Office Number 605
6th Floor, Gasson Centre
50 Church Street, East London
Tel: (+27) 43 704 7520
Email: law@ufh.ac.za

Faculty of Law

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

Ms Rethabile Botlholei
Coordinator | Law Foundation
Mrs Sinovuyo Gomomo
Administrator (Law Foundation)
Mr Sibusiso Gobozi
Administrator |SALGA
Ms Andiswa Gola
Administrator
Mrs Thelma Malima
Senior Administrator
Mrs P Zinto
Assistant Faculty Manager
Ms Khunjuzwa Mkiva
Faculty Manager
Faculty of Law

Professors

Professor Enyinna Sodienye Nwauche
Professor | Family Law

Enyinna Sodienye Nwauche is a professor of law at the Nelson Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare, East Lon

Professor Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya
Deputy Dean

Prof Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya has been appointed as Chairperson of Netball South Africa's (NSA) Disciplinary Commi

Prof Patrick Osode
Senior Lecturer | Mercantile Law

 Patrick C. Osode is a Professor of Mercantile Law at the University of Fort Hare.

Professor Mzukisi Njotini
Dean

Based at the Alice Campus,Prof Mzukisi Njotini is the Dean: Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare (University

Prof Arthur Van Coller
Professor

Prof Arthur van Coller studied law at the University of Johannesburg and at the University of Pretoria.

Faculty of Law

Senior Lecturers

Dr Ntandokayise Ndlovu
Senior Lecturer

Ntando is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of Fort Hare where he teaches several law modules.

Adv Sibulelo Seti
Head of the Department & Senior Lecturer

Sibulelo Seti is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare.

Mr Jacque Mahler-Coetzee
Senior Lecturer

Jacques Mahler-Coetzee holds a BA (in Industrial & Organisational Psychology), a BA Hons (in English Language &am

Dr Tapiwa Shumba
Senior Lecturer | Mercantile Law

Tapiwa Shumba specialises in international business transactions, economics and policy; legal research; and law in ge

Dr Nombulelo Lubisi
Senior Lecturer | Mercantile Law

Dr Nombulelo Lubisi-Bizani holds a B Juris, LLB, LLM and LLD (UFH), Advanced Labour Law (UNISA), and various other ce

Faculty of Law

Lecturers

Ms Veronique Tatchell
Lecturer

Ms Veronique Tatchell joined the University of Fort Hare as a lecturer in July 2022.

Mr Anathi Phela
Lecturer

Anathi Phela is a lecturer attached to the Nelson Mandela R school of law at The University of Fort hare.

Ms Anel Odendaal
Lecturer

Ms. Anel Odendaal joined the University of Fort Hare as a lecturer in January 2022.

Ms Lulama Gomomo
Lecturer | Mercantile Law

Ms Lulama Gomomo has extensive expertise in legal compliance, legal research, and legal advisory services.

Ms Asanda Mbolambi
Lecturer | Mercantile Law

Asanda Mbolambi is a lecturer in the Department of Mercantile Law.

Adv Shandukani Muthugulu-Ugoda
Lecturer | Mercantile Law

Adv Shandukani Muthugulu-Ugoda holds the LLB (Univen) and LLM (Univen) degrees.

Faculty of Law

Legal Aid Office

Ms Sinazo Gxabashe
Candidate Attorney | Legal Aid Office
Ms Lusanda Ndlela
Candidate Attorney | Legal Aid Office
Ms Inga Mkiva
Candidate Attorney | Legal Aid Office
Ms Sibahle Ntloko
Candidate Attorney | Legal Aid Office
Ms Sindisiwe Mbasane
Legal Aid Clinic Candidate Attorney | Criminal Law, Estates, Wills and Civil Litigation
Ms Nomveliso Lamati
Assistant Administrator
Ndyebo Nini
Legal Aid Clinic Senior Administrator

Our Faculty in Pictures

News

UFH empowers the women from Duncan Village with free legal services
Newsletters , 23 Feb 23

As we edge closer to the end of Women’s Month, the UFH Legal Cli

Bold plans and strategies needed to combat GBV in SA
News , 22 Feb 23
Meet UFH’s top performing first-year student in the Law Faculty – Asiso Sikumkani
Newsletters , 21 Feb 23

Armed with four matric distinctions and six university acceptance letters, Asiso Sikumkani chose the University of Fort Hare to study for her Bache

Events

6February
Orientation 2023
East London Campus - ABC Hall

The Faculty of Law holds a two-day orientation programme for new students at