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Luthando Vilakazi

Luthando Vilakazi is a legal professional whose work bridges the worlds of law, social justice, and sustainability. She obtained her LLB from the University of Cape Town, where she developed a strong interest in the legal frameworks governing natural resources and environmental protection. She went on to complete her articles with a particular focus on corporate mining and environmental law, gaining first-hand insight into the intersection of commercial imperatives, regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. At Open Secrets, Luthando’s work tackles the ways in which corporate greed plays a significant role in state capture, international criminal conduct and environmental harm.

INVESTIGATION | The Oil and Gas Kingpin of Africa

by Ra'eesa Pather, Cheriese Dilrajh, Zen Mathe, Michael Marchant, Luthando Vilakazi October 28, 2026

In The Oil and Gas Kingpin of Africa: The ‘Law Firm’ Brokering Africa’s Biggest Oil and Gas Deals, Open Secrets profiles lawyer and businessman, NJ Ayuk, and... Read more.

INVESTIGATION | Who Owns South Africa? – Private Health

by Luthando Vilakazi, Zen Mathe, Luvano Ntuli June 22, 2026

South Africa’s healthcare sector is marred by deep rooted inequalities, with millions relying on an overly strained and under resourced public healthcare system.... Read more.