Merlita Kennedy

•God-designed•Mother•Attorney•Scottish terrier lover•Partner at Webber Wentzel•Co-Founder of Mtizamo Africa•Mentor•Avid reader•Armchair Politician•

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

It’s a true privilege to be recognized in the 16th Edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa. I’m grateful to my colleagues and peers for their support and I congratulate everyone featured on this well-deserved recognition @BestLawyers @webberwentzel #litigation

[Best Lawyers @BestLawyers]

Just launched: The 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers® in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal & South Africa!

Discover top legal professionals selected through peer review, setting standards in key practice areas.

Explore the honorees: https://t.co/B0HX8yTzx8

#LegalExcellence #BestLawyers

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

In February 2024, the annual Mining Indaba occurred, where the industry’s experts congregated & the Alternative Mining Indaba, a summit hosted by the Mining Affected Communities United in Action took place—by Merlita Kennedy & Jared Ishmael

🔗 https://t.co/cT5Ae622Tu

#MiningLaw

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

And so this trial commences today #profbeale

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

Doctors - Culpable Homicide #culpablehomicide #profbeale #webberwentzel#medicallaw https://t.co/qdZcbiAw4U

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

It’s an honour to be recognized in the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa

[Best Lawyers @BestLawyers]

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™!

Congratulations to our recognized lawyers and firms! 🇿🇦🌍

Read more about these distinguished lawyers here: https://t.co/CLq4Gf4zAk

#BestLawyers #SouthAfricaLawyers

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

The July/August edition of Mining Business Africa features the contributions of our mining sector female experts, including Rita Spalding, Busisiwe Masango, Carryn Alexander, Emily Gammon, Giada Masina, Kate Collier, Lizle Louw, Mbali Nkosi, Nomsa Mbere, Pooja Dela-Cron, Shirleen Ritchie and Merlita Kennedy (@MerlitaK).

We consistently promote a gender equitable environment with a particular focus on retaining senior women practitioners. With this year marking 100 years of women in legal practice, we are proud of our role in promoting women in law.

#MiningLaw #100More #WomensMonth

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

In a recent case, the courts clarified the conditions for claiming irregularities in a tender process that would constitute grounds for review of an award under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) - by @MerlitaK and @sibekoziyanda.

https://t.co/Id4khieMxN

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

Insights by @GarynR, @MerlitaK, @DelaPooja, Sarah McKenzie, Dalit Anstey, Jared Ishmael, Nokuphila Zobolo, @NonhlanhlaMneng, Paula-Ann Novotny, Bernadette Lotter and Reine Aldous.

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

Looking forward to this years Mining Indaba. #ESG should be high on the agenda #Mining

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

Looking forward to #MiningIndaba next week. Webber Wentzel delegates will be attending.

Mining is part of our DNA. We have a history of delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ most complex legal requirements in SSA’s mineral-rich countries: https://t.co/i99U9OlBH1

#MI23

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

#bestlawyers #femalelawyers Pleased to be recognised in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa. Thank you to my peers who nominated me and congratulations to everyone featured. Read more about the Webber Wentzel results here: https://t.co/Sgk86epAXo

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

@CityPowerJhb Parts of Parkhurst is still out even after load shedding

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

@CityPowerJhb we have no power in Parkhurst. It seems the rest of the suburb is back ref CPWEB3581356

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

@CityPowerJhb Your team has still not attend to it. The last we had power was on 1 November at 11 pm, more than 24 hours ago

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

@CityPowerJhb when can we expect restoration of our electricity. We have been without power for almost 24 hours. The job is not complete as indicated by your team ref CPWEB3579236

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

An incredible conference. Some insightful views from my colleagues @GarynR @ziyanda_ntshona #esg #webberwentzel

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

So wonderful sharing my story and career journey with bright young minds #lawyers #webberwentzel

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

On Day 2 of our work readiness programme, our 2023 CAs met with Lindi Marais, @burtphill, @MerlitaK, @InvFundsLawyer and Riyaad Cruywagen, who shared their personal journeys and how they worked their way up to successful careers.

🔗 https://t.co/YmmdGdJ0GH

#WWCAprogramme

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

#ESG Register for this Wits Masterclass presented by @webberwentzel Partners @Kate_L_Collier , @GarynR ,Nomsa Mbere and me @MerlitaK #webberwentzel #wits

[Africa Legal @legalPSG]

The moment we have all been waiting for!! The #African Law Firm of the Year Mid-Large Sized Practice goes to…. @webberwentzel! That is 6 awards for this incredible firm we proud to call our friends! Amazing work team! We love you! #OnARoll #WinnerTakesAll #AfricanLegalAwards

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

.@MerlitaK will be speaking at the @UCT_news Law Career Day. She will unpack how life is at a corporate law firm, also what it takes to make it in a corporate environment, its demands, its requirements and much more. The event takes place on Monday, 15 August 2022 from 18h00.

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

Consulting with Communities - Some guidelines. #mining #miningcommunities #consultations

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

A recent judgment of the #HighCourt may give mining companies some guidance on best practice during their necessary consultations with interested and affected parties. Insights by Merlita Kennedy (@MerlitaK ) & Jared Ishmael. #ESG #Mining

https://t.co/tGoYK1kKFB

[Merlita Kennedy @MerlitaK]

@webberwentzel team @MerlitaK @DelaPooja @MiningRookie, Jared Ishmael and Bernadette Lotter sharing our insights on Greenwashing

[Webber Wentzel @webberwentzel]

The green, the bad and the ugly: the risks of Greenwashing. Companies may face claims as a result of #greenwashing social and governance practices - by @MerlitaK, @DelaPooja, @sibekoziyanda, Bernadette Lötter, Jared Ishmael and @MiningRookie. #ESG

https://t.co/XBkDZogtnP