Qualifications:
- 1974: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Cape Town
- 1975: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Cape Town
Credentials:
- 1980: Admitted as Advocate (Barrister) of the Supreme Court of South Africa
- 1997: Appointed as Senior Counsel for the Republic of South Africa
- 1998: Appointed as Acting Judge of the High Court (previously the Supreme Court) of South Africa
- 1999: Further appointment as Acting Judge of the High Court of South Africa
- 2001: Obtained Practicing Certificate as a Barrister in New South Wales
- 2001: Present : Practicing as a Barrister in New South Wales, specializing in Family Law
Additional Appointments:
- 1992 – 1994: Lecturer in Matrimonial Law for the Association of Law Societies (South Africa)
- 1996 – 2000: Oral Examiner (Civil trials) in respect of the National Bar Examination
- 1998 – 2000: Arbitrator in Civil & Commercial Arbitration for the Arbitration Forum of South Africa
Other Activities:
- 1973 to 1981: Represented South Africa in international karate tournaments
- 1979 to 1999: Coach of the South and Southern Africa Knockdown Karate Team
- Up to 2000: South African Branch Chief of the International Karate Organisation
- Since 2001: Australian Branch Chief of the International Karate Organisation
- Operates Karate Dojos in Bondi, Paddington and Mt Druitt. See website : www.karatebondi.com
