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Thulaganyo Selokela
Senior Associate

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Thulaganyo Selokela

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  • English
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Thulaganyo is a Tax and Exchange Control Attorney based in CMS South Africa.

She has experience in providing legal advisory services on aspects dealing with administrative, constitutional and tax law. Her experience includes instituting and opposing tax disputes and general litigation on behalf of a broad client base from telecommunications, public, manufacturing, construction and engineering, media and entertainment sectors.

As an extension to her dispute resolution experience, Thulaganyo has been involved in the conducting of forensic investigations for state-owned entities and municipalities. 

Awards & Recognitions
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    Her strengths include the quality of her work to meet our expectations and her well-prepared pleadings. She keeps us informed and her updates are timely and relevant.
    Chambers & Partners, 2026
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    Thulaganyo is a well-rounded attorney who is up to date with the relevant regulations involved and proactive in mitigating risks.
    Chambers & Partners, 2026
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    Thulaganyo Selokela is always available to assist and provides clear and informed advice.
    Chambers & Partners, 2026
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    Thulaganyo Selokela of CMS South Africa gains recognition for her involvement in a variety of tax matters, including cross-border acquisitions and dispute resolution.
    Chambers & Partners, 2026

Relevant experience

  • Revenue authority – opposing court applications brought under the Customs and Excise act (RSA), involving either non-payment of value-added tax and duty or the underpayment of duty and value-added tax (vat) –  the consignments average over ZAR130million. 
  • Revenue authority – providing advise and appearing to oppose a dispute involving the interpretation of section 24C of the Income Tax Act (RSA).
  • Private equity company – in the course of an acquisition transaction provided advise on the value-added tax (VAT) status and compliance of a company operating (target company) in South Africa and is part of multijurisdictional consortium.

Memberships & Roles

  • Admitted Attorney, High Court of South Africa 
  • Member of the Legal Practice Council, South Africa

Education

  • 2023 - LLM (Tax Law), University of Pretoria, South Africa (in progress)
  • 2013 - LLM (Local Government Law), University of the Western Cape, South Africa
  • 2012 - LLB, University of the Western Cape, South Africa 
  • 2009 - B. Com (Law), University of the Western Cape, South Africa 
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