Head Teaching and Research Assistant (TRA)

Molefi Mosanteli is a Senior TRA in the Department of Commercial Law and is currently a TRA for service courses (Business Law, Company Law and Law for Engineers). He hold an LLB (NUL) and an LLM in Commercial Law (UCT) and is pursuing his PhD, also in Commercial Law. His particular research interests are in corporate law, tax law and the intersection of the law with digitalisation.

Undergraduate Teaching Research Assistant (TRA)

Luyanda Xulu is a TRA at the Department of Commercial Law, tutoring Corporations Law to Intermediate Year LLB Students. He graduated with distinction from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2023 and has been awarded two scholarships by UCT to pursue his LLM with a specialization in Insolvency Law. Prior to his current role, Luyanda served as a Business Law Tutor at UJ, where he was later promoted to the Senior Tutor position in 2023, supervising, coordinating, and mentoring other tutors. He is dedicated to academic excellence and aims for a career in academia.

Alexandra Visser joined the Commercial Law Department at the University of Cape Town as a teaching assistant for the Commercial Transactions course in 2025. She holds a BA in Social Sciences, majoring in Politics, and an LLB (cum laude) from the UCT.

During her studies, Alexandra developed a strong interest in cyber law and is actively involved with the South African Legal Technology Network (SALT). This engagement reflects her interests in exploring the intersection of law and technology and its implications for the legal profession. She is particularly interested in how advancements in technology are reshaping legal frameworks and enhancing access to justice across Africa.

Kgothatso Maja is a TRA in the Department of Commercial Law and tutors Labour Law. She completed her LLB at the University of Johannesburg (2020). She is studying towards her LLM Coursework with a minor dissertation in Human Rights Law. Her interest within the field of law are Criminology, Criminal Justice, and African studies. Her other interests include Psychology. She is an advocate for self-development. She further believes that her past has taught her that it is not how intelligent you are, but how hard you are willing to work; how much you are willing to be taught and what you yourself can teach others as well. 

Post Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants

Opeyemi Faith Adeniji is a dedicated legal professional with a strong passion for access to justice and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). She holds an LLB from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and a Master’s degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Faith has practical experience in public interest law, having worked at ProBono.Org, where she assisted individuals who could not afford legal representation. Her work there deepened her commitment to ensuring justice is accessible and efficient for all.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in Labour Law at UCT, with a focus on ADR. Her research explores how mediation and similar mechanisms can be better integrated into South Africa’s civil justice system to reduce court backlogs and improve outcomes for litigants.

Wesley Mwafulirwa, Post Graduate TRA at the Department of Commercial Law. With a background in law, Wesley earned his LLB (Hons) from the University of Malawi and an MA (cum laude) from the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Austria. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Cape Town, Wesley's research focuses on the intersectionality between law and technology. Passionate about exploring the dynamic relationship between these fields, Wesley brings a fresh perspective to the academic community.