Senamile Madlala is a South African human rights lawyer currently serving her fellowship with the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA). She is also an admitted attorney of the High Court. She received her Bachelor of Laws degree from Stellenbosch University. Her areas of expertise include constitutional law, international law, social activism, strategic and impact litigation, with a particular focus on applying a feminist and intersectional lens.

She began her legal career at the Women’s Legal Centre as a Candidate Attorney and later became a Junior Associate. During her time at the Women’s Legal Centre, she worked across various focus areas, including equality in relationships, sexual and reproductive health, the right to be free from violence, and women’s access to land, housing, and climate justice.

In 2023, she was selected for the first cohort of NGO CSW/NY Global Youth Fellows for Gender Equality for 2023/2024. In 2024, she was also appointed the first Co-Lead of the Incoming Fellows for 2024/2025.

She has always enjoyed spending her time with a good book. While she is tone-deaf, she also has great appreciation for musicals and concerts. At any moment, she loves being surrounded by family and loved ones.