Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- Black South African student
- In final year of an LLB degree at Wits or UWC
- Demonstrated financial need
- Interest in Labour, Constitutional or Administrative Law
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of academic record
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Two references
About Bheki Mlangeni Memorial Scholarship
The Bheki Mlangeni Memorial Scholarship is administered by the law firm Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc in memory of Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni, a colleague of the firm who joined as a Wits graduate, community activist and aspiring lawyer, and who was assassinated in February 1991 by a booby-trapped device sent by the apartheid-era security police. The scholarship supports final-year LLB students and promotes progressive legal education in his memory.
Funding Details
The scholarship provides financial support for a student's final year of LLB study. Recipients may also be invited to participate in a vacation work programme at Cheadle Thompson & Haysom.
Where You Can Study
Restricted to final-year LLB students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
About Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc is a boutique South African law firm founded in 1979 by three legal academics from the University of the Witwatersrand, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Built originally as a huma…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The scholarship is open to Black South African students in their final year of an LLB degree at the University of the Witwatersrand or the University of the Western Cape, who are in financial need and demonstrate a commitment to labour, constitutional or administrative law.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bheki Mlangeni?
Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni was a Wits law graduate, community activist and colleague of Cheadle Thompson & Haysom who was assassinated in February 1991 by a booby-trapped device sent by the Vlakplaas unit of the apartheid-era security police. The scholarship honours his memory and legacy.
Can students at other universities apply?
No. The scholarship is specifically restricted to final-year LLB students at the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of the Western Cape, applied for through each university's coordinator.
Is there a formal application form?
No. Applications have historically been submitted by email to the relevant university coordinator, including ID, academic record, a motivational letter, a CV and references.
When does the next round open?
The most recently verified closing date was 28 February 2026, which has passed. As of August 2026, a date for the next round had not been published — check with the Wits or UWC law faculty, or Cheadle Thompson & Haysom directly, for updates.
