Advocate Sue Ngobeni
Cape Town
069 470 2644
About Sue
Siphiwo Susan Ngobeni is an Admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, practising as a referral advocate from the High Court Chambers in Cape Town. She accepts instructions strictly through attorneys, providing legal drafting, research, opinion work, motion proceedings, and courtroom advocacy.
Her multidisciplinary background, combining over 18 years of experience as a qualified social worker and mental health practitioner, strengthens her ability to assist attorneys with matters involving trauma, mental health, family dynamics, community disputes, administrative justice, and complex social contexts.
Siphiwo’s practice is built on precision, collaboration, and ethical advocacy. She supports instructing attorneys by offering structured analysis, thorough preparation, and trauma-informed insight in both litigation and mediation-related matters.
18+ Years of Professional Experience
Providing attorneys with skilled drafting, research, and courtroom advocacy grounded in precision and professionalism.
Supporting Attorneys for Successful Outcomes
Committed to thorough preparation, clear communication, and strengthening every brief entrusted to her.

Practice Profile
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Trauma-informed, structured facilitation and support for attorneys involved in mediation-based matters.
Mental Health & Social Justice Matters
Specialised insight into cases involving psychological trauma, community disputes, and vulnerable individuals.
Labour Law
Litigation support, preparation, and opinion drafting.
Family Law
Support with sensitive matters, informed by a trauma-aware approach.
Commercial & Property Disputes
Drafting, opinions, and litigation support in commercial and property-related matters.
Criminal & Civil Litigation
Assistance with trial preparation, drafting, motion proceedings, and research.
Administrative Justice / Administrative Law
Support with reviews, procedural fairness issues, and compliance matters.
Professional Experience
Advocacy
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (4 July 2025)
Completed pupillage at the South African Bar (2024–2025)
Currently practising from High Court Chambers, Cape Town
Public Sector Experience (18+ Years)
Roles include:
Social Worker
Acting Functional Head: Community Development
Manager of Early Childhood Development grants exceeding R1 million
Coordinator of multidisciplinary teams and community programmes
Facilitating rehabilitation programs at Correctional services
Therapeutic & Mental Health Expertise
Trauma debriefing
Individual and group therapy
Employee wellness interventions
HIV/AIDS counselling
Counsellor at FAMSA
Private practice counsellor
Master of Laws (LLM) – Human Rights — UNISA
(In Progress)
LLB
UNISA (2022)
BA Honours in Social Work
Unisa 2007
BA in Health Sciences & Social Services
UNISA (2005)
Get In Touch
Contact Details
Address : High Court Chambers Cape Town
74 Long Street
Cape Town, South Africa
Number : 069 470 2644
Email : advocate@legalwithsue.co.za
