User:ChrisRapetswa/sandbox/Chris Katlego Rapetswa

Chris is an ambitious,humble and career oriented young man who was on the 04 August 1993 in a small remote village called Cyferskuil in North West. He is the only son of Dipuo Johannah Rapetswa whom is a daughter to Meisie Dimakatso Rapetswa. He was raised in large extended family by his great grandmother(Johannah Shalati Rapetswa) and his Great grandfather(Samuel Rapetswa) and later went to live with his single mother,Dipuo Rapetswa.

Chris upbriging has always been a sad, hard and challenging like many other children who were born in very disadvataged backgrounds. He believes in strong moral values and has acquired extensive experience in various leadership roles since the time of his high school days. He started school at Tiisetso Primary School and later completed his Grade 12 at Utsane High school in 2011. He passed his Matric with overall of 5 Distinctions( Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, English and Life Orientation).

He was awarded a scholarship by NUMSA INVESTMENT to study Bachelor of Laws at the University of North West(NWU). In 2014 Chris was elected as the Secretory of North West University Law Student Council under leadership of Prof.Mbau. He regard himself as a community minded citizen.In 2016, he volunteered to provide Mathematics,Physical Science and Life-Science extra Lessons at Letsatsing Science School in Mafikeng, under Golden Key International Tutoring Programme. He is a good standing member of: Black Lawyers Association,Golden Key International,South African Pharmacy Council,Student for Law and Social Justice.

He obtained his Bachelors Degree on the 25 of April 2017 -Bachelor of law(LLB) at the University of North West. He holds a diploma in Pharmacist Assistant and also registered member with the South African Pharmacy Council. He worked in different environments such as Media(Radio Presenting) and Retail. While he was waiting for an opportunity to serve his law articles,he worked as a pharmacist Assistant at Clicks Retail Group for a period of 2years. He believes that a degree doesn't define your success but your dreams do.

On the 01/08/18 he was appointed as a Candidate Attorney at Gildenhuys Malatji Inc for a period of 2 years. He has acquired vast knowledge in Civil Litigation, Labour and Employment law and has assisted with advising clients in respect of restructuring process, advised client in compiling an Employment Equity Plan, conducted and reported on a legal due diligence investigation, conduct hearings, and assisted in dispute resolution at the CCMA. He also has experience in Medical Negligence,Unlawful Arrest, Road Accident Fund,Insurance, commercial Litigation., Corporate and Criminal law. He has completed both Practical Legal Training and Also passed Attorneys Board Exams with an overall of 2 Distinctions(Administration of Estates & Professional Ethics) and  admitted as an Attorney of the High Court.