Former parliament legal adviser joins the SIU as Chief Legal Counsel

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Former parliament legal adviser Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara has joined the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as its Chief Legal Counsel with effect from Tuesday August 1, 2023.

The appointment according to SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago forms part of the strategy which focuses on implementing business process improvements that are result driven.

“The strategy places emphasis on the positive impact of the SIU work, improving turnaround time of investigations, reaching expected legal outcomes, and ensuring the implementation of SIU investigation outcomes and consequence management.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has appointed Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara as its Chief Legal Counsel with effect from 1 August 2023. The appointment forms part of SIU strategy which focuses on implementing business process improvements that are result driven. pic.twitter.com/YfiVGdjiEZ

— Special Investigating Unit (SIU) (@RSASIU) August 1, 2023

“Adv. Vanara brings a wealth of experience and expertise of more than 23 years in the legal fraternity. Previously, Adv. Vanara has served as Group Executive: Legal, Governance and Regulatory for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC),” Kganyago added.

He has also worked at the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa as Acting Registrar of Members’ Interest, Chief Director: Legal Advisor and has occupied other legal positions.

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He holds a B. Proc through Vista University, LLB and LLM through the University of the Free State.  

Kganyago continued; “The SIU looks forward to Adv. Vanara leading our legal team and strengthening our Civil Litigation Division to achieve even greater milestones.”