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Author: Moafrika Wa Maila
President of Active African Christians United Movement, Advocate of High Court, motivational speaker, and leadership consultant.
Moafrika Wa Maila reflects on the grief of losing his mother before achieving success, the longing for shared pride, and the lessons life teaches about parental blessings and sibling bonds.
Moafrika Wa Maila reflects on a difficult day in Randburg Magistrates Court and the emotional labour that legal practitioners quietly carry through the pressures of courtroom culture.
Moafrika Wa Maila argues that lawyers deserve fair pay, urging respect for their sacrifice and rejecting misuse of pro bono.
In this opinion piece, defence counsel Moafrika Wa Maila shares a deeply personal reflection on a five day murder trial in Bloemfontein, revealing how courtroom moments can heal or wound everyone involved, including the lawyer.
Moafrika Wa Moila writes that being a great lawyer is not about wins or losses, but about effort, integrity, and the fight carried into court for every client.
Moafrika Wa Maila writes that true legal success comes from courtroom experience, confidence, and building strong relationships.