Debt collection success story: Alette Bester

Monday, September 7, 2026, 12:39
Alette Bester

 

About Alette

"I am currently an Associate at Van Der Spuy & Partners, where I also manage the firm's debt collection matters and correspondent work.  I was admitted as an attorney on 6 March 2026 and joined the firm on 9 March 2026.

I hold a BCom (Law) and a postgraduate LLB from Stellenbosch University.  Thereafter I completed my articles at Faure & Faure, where I gained experience in estates, civil litigation, and family law."

 

On enrolling at the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law

"I wanted to expand my knowledge and practical skills in debt collection while continuing to work full-time.  The hybrid format offered by Gawie le Roux provided the flexibility I was looking for and made it the ideal choice.

I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures.  They were insightful, practical, and an excellent opportunity to refresh my knowledge while learning new approaches to debt collection."

 

Alette's practical tips for paralegals and legal practitioners

"I would recommend having a basic understanding of civil litigation before starting the course, as it makes it much easier to follow the material and apply the practical examples discussed."

 

Key takeaways

  • A better understanding of the debt collection process from instruction through to execution.
  • Practical strategies for managing files efficiently and avoiding common procedural pitfalls.
  • Greater confidence in applying debt collection procedures in day-to-day practice.
     

 

Last updated on 7 September 2026.

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