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Hennie Smit

Attorney (B-Juris PU for CHO LLB UNISA)

1975

Hennie Smit graduated from Pietersburg High School in 1975. Following matriculation, he pursued higher education at Potchefstroom University (now North-West University), where he obtained a B-Juris degree. After completing his studies, he fulfilled two years of compulsory military service, during which he undertook a junior leaders course and was awarded the rank of Lieutenant.

1987 - 1989

He began his career at the Department of Justice, serving for five years. During this tenure, he worked as a State Prosecutor for three years and as a Magistrate for two years. Concurrently, he completed his LLB degree part-time at UNISA, which was conferred upon him in 1987.

In 1987 and 1988, Hennie Smit served as a Candidate Attorney and was admitted as an Attorney on the 21st of February 1989.

1989 - 2022

He holds the right of appearance in the High Court. Since 1989, he has been practicing law full-time, initially in partnership and subsequently as a sole practitioner for 15 years.

2023 Onwards

As of April 2023, Hennie Smit is employed as an Attorney at Borman, Snyman & Barnard Inc. While he does not specialize in any specific area of law, he has a distinct preference for court work. Additionally, he has a keen interest in criminal defence and further serves as the head of the Correspondent and Collections department, attending to matters in both the Mahwelereng and Mokopane District and Regional courts.

In his leisure time, he enjoys engaging in sports appropriate to his age and is an avid reader.
Hennie Smit maintains a highly positive outlook on life. His personal motto is:

“If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well.”

Hennie Smit

Attorney (B-Juris PU for CHO LLB UNISA)

Hennie Smit

Attorney (B-Juris PU for CHO LLB UNISA)

1975

Hennie Smit graduated from Pietersburg High School in 1975. Following matriculation, he pursued higher education at Potchefstroom University (now North-West University), where he obtained a B-Juris degree. After completing his studies, he fulfilled two years of compulsory military service, during which he undertook a junior leaders course and was awarded the rank of Lieutenant.

1987 - 1989

He began his career at the Department of Justice, serving for five years. During this tenure, he worked as a State Prosecutor for three years and as a Magistrate for two years. Concurrently, he completed his LLB degree part-time at UNISA, which was conferred upon him in 1987.

In 1987 and 1988, Hennie Smit served as a Candidate Attorney and was admitted as an Attorney on the 21st of February 1989.

1989 - 2022

He holds the right of appearance in the High Court. Since 1989, he has been practicing law full-time, initially in partnership and subsequently as a sole practitioner for 15 years.

2023 Onwards

As of April 2023, Hennie Smit is employed as an Attorney at Borman, Snyman & Barnard Inc. While he does not specialize in any specific area of law, he has a distinct preference for court work. Additionally, he has a keen interest in criminal defence and further serves as the head of the Correspondent and Collections department, attending to matters in both the Mahwelereng and Mokopane District and Regional courts.

In his leisure time, he enjoys engaging in sports appropriate to his age and is an avid reader.
Hennie Smit maintains a highly positive outlook on life. His personal motto is:

“If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well.”