Meet Chatsworth 'Shero' Shireen Soobrathi

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The legal industry might be very male-dominated but there are women breaking glass ceilings every single day.

The Chatsworth Small Claims Court recently had to go through the process of appointing a new chairperson.

Unfortunately, their former chairperson, Siven Samuels, had passed away in December 2020 and had left big shoes to fill.

Most people would be intimidated and scared of going after a role that was previously held by such an esteemed and admired person.

Not Shireen Soobrathi.

Shireen is a 46-year-old attorney, mother of two, and she holds a purple belt in karate!
22 Jun 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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