Meet our owner,

Gift Morolong

“Ownership has changed, but not the ethos, trustworthiness, and core competencies of Andrews Incorporated. It is business as usual.”

One finger cannot lift a pebble. This is the philosophy of Adv. Gift Morolong, new owner of Andrews Incorporated in Welkom, who is determined to honor the legacy and principles of the late Mr. John Andrews, his mentor and friend for many years.

Adv. Morolong – who is a certified conveyancing attorney with more than 20 years’ experience in law - does not hesitate to praise the experienced staff of the firm, some who have been working at Andrews Incorporated since Mr. Andrews opened its doors in 2001.

As a token of respect for the late Mr. Andrews, who passed away in December 2022, he decided not to change the law firm’s name because of new ownership.

The friendship between him and the late Mr. Andrews goes back to when he was still doing his clerkship (commonly known as articles), says Adv. Morolong.

He states with clear admiration and respect: “The law firm where Mr. Andrews worked was at Boland Bank at the time. We became acquainted over time. He was always willing to assist with practical advice, and never expected anything back in return. His formal and informal guidance was invaluable. I learned from him the value of accommodating any difference in opinion, focusing on what unite rather than the few things that divide, among other precious gems of wisdom.”

“Looking back, I think it was his greatest passion and achievement: to cultivate strong connections with people around him, forging deep ties with them, and nurturing his relationships throughout his life. He empowered me by transferring the impact of these characteristics.”

Adv. Morolong, born and bred in Thabong, matriculated at Lephola Secondary School. His matric results and his passion for the intricacies of the law, gave him a clear pass for study assistance. He graduated from Vista University; Bloemfontein Campus (now incorporated with the University of the Free State).

After obtaining his LL.B degree, he returned to Welkom in 2003 to do his articles. (LL.B translated to Legum Baccalaureus, a Latin phrase that translates to Bachelor of Laws in English.)

“LL.B programmes give students a solid understanding of law, as well as the critical, analytical and strategic thinking skills necessary for the field of law, but corporate law attracted me enormously and I subsequently enrolled for a post graduate diploma in this field.” His passion culminated in a M.A. (master’s degree) in corporate law from the University of South Africa.

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