Master's team at the Free Legal Advice day in Windhoek
2018-04-23
The Free Legal Advice Day forms part of the Law Society's objectives to make legal services more accessible to those members of the public who cannot afford legal services. The Office of the Ombudsman has been instrumental in the success of the FLAD since the project was launched in August 2014 by supporting this project and assisting the LSN with the venues and advertising in the region.
The Directorate: Master of the High Court participated during 2017 in the Free Legal Advice Days held on 4 August 2017 in Windhoek and on 18 August 2017 in Swakopmund and also in Gobabis. The Masters’ office staff advised various clients on matters relating to deceased estates and wills.
The Directorate: Master of the High Court participated continues participating in the Free Legal Advice Days in 2018. Staff members attended the event held in Rehoboth and will also attend the following Free Legal Advice Day:
- 15 June 2018 – Far-North Circle – Oshakati.
- 13 July 2018 – East Circle – Gobabis.
- 3 August 2018 – Windhoek.
- 28 September 2018 – West Circle – Walvis Bay.
The Master’s team was successfully lead by Ms. Olivia Mutjavikua, Chief Legal Officer. She was supported by Emmy Amwaalwa (Accountant), Druffilla Kavari (Chief Control Officer), Sara Shipoh (Legal Officer), and Monica Gottlieb (Senior Legal Officer).