Ledingwane Attorneys

  • Office 202 Olivetti House 237 Pretoria, Sophie de Bruyn St, Pretoria Central, 0002
  • monica@ledingwaneattorneys.co.za
  • ledingwaneattorneys@gmail.com
  • +27 73 814 8448
  • +27 12 804 6444

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ABOUT US

MONICA LEDINGWANE

Profession:
Admitted Attorney

Qualifications:

  • BA Law – University of Lesotho
  • LLB – University of the Witwatersrand
  • Honours in Presidential Strategic Leadership Development Program
  • Various Diplomas & Certificates – Universities of Potchefstroom, Pretoria, and Stellenbosch

Summary of Work Experience:

1. Department of Minerals & Energy (1997-2007) – Deputy Director to Chief Director

  • Managed licensing, compliance, governance, and regulatory issues
  • Contributed to drafting key legislation, including the Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act and the Royalty Bill
  • Drafted the Precious Metals & Diamond Beneficiation Act and standard mining rights agreements
  • Oversaw mineral rights registration and record-keeping

2. Shell Energy South Africa (2007-2010) – Head: Corporate Affairs

  • Managed internal and external communication
  • Directed stakeholder engagement and corporate social investment programs
  • Handled issues related to climate change, energy efficiency, and petroleum distribution
  • Oversaw risk, crisis, and events management

3. Ledingwane Trading & Projects (2010-2013) – General Manager

  • Directed strategic business re-alignment and redefined corporate identity
  • Managed legal, policy, and procedural matters

4. Gold Fields SA (May 2013-Oct 2013) – Vice President: Legal

  • Ensured compliance with governance frameworks, mining authorizations, and environmental regulations
  • Managed the company’s litigation, servitudes, and regulatory reports
  • Represented the company on trusts, including the Thusano and Community Trusts, and at the Chamber of Mines

5. Limpopo Legislature (Nov 2013 – Present) – Head of Department

  • Directed administration functions, including financial management, HR, fleet management, IT, audit, and security
  • Oversaw member support services, parliamentary exchanges, and protocol management
  • Supervised parliamentary services such as legal affairs, research, public participation, committee services, and language services

Monica Ledingwane’s career reflects extensive experience in legal, corporate affairs, and strategic leadership roles, with a proven track record in regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and legislative management.

MS DIPUO MOLEMELA

Ms. Dipuo Molemela is a dedicated and ambitious legal professional currently serving as a Candidate Attorney at Ledingwane Attorneys. 

She began her articles of clerkship on January 6, 2025, and is committed to honing her expertise in various aspects of law while providing diligent support to clients. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in legal studies and office management. She holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of South African law.

Additionally, she has earned a Higher Certificate in Law and completed a Program in Office Management from the same institution, enhancing her administrative and legal research skills.

To further refine her practical legal abilities, she successfully completed Vocational Training Practice with Enterprises at the University of Pretoria.

Ms. Dipuo Molemela is passionate about justice, legal advocacy, and client representation. Through her tenure at Ledingwane Attorneys, she aims to develop her legal acumen, contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success, and uphold the highest ethical standards in the legal profession.

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT

To be counted amongst the best providers of customer-sensitive legal services with a bias towards alternative dispute resolution (ADR)as a credible, less stressful, and cheaper method of dispute settlement. In particular the Firm’s vision includes:

  • Accepting mandates that coincide with the Firms areas of competence and deliver competently,
  • Building an understanding and appreciation of clients’ needs and expectations so as to enable appropriate solutions,
  • Executing clients mandate timely and communicating decisions speedily and timely, and
  • Creating a cost efficient tariff structure that attracts clients while catering for the Firm’s financial needs,

VALUE STATEMENTS

The values to which the Firm aspires include but not be limited to:

  • Integrity,
  • Responsiveness,
  • Efficiency,
  • Service excellence,
  • Delivery orientation, and
  • Accountability

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Firm are to render traditional legal work such as legal advice, representation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation in diverse areas of law. Additionally the Firm intends to render debt counselling services, legal research, legal contracting/sub-contracting and legal research work.