Michael obtained BA (Social Work) with the University of Venda; LLB with UNISA and currently studying towards an LLM (specialising in Human Rights Litigation) with UNISA. Completed Civil Mediation Training with the Law Society of South Africa. Has 27 years experience as a social worker. Has been working at the Office of the Family Advocate as a Family Counselor since 2012, specialising in forensic family dispute investigations, compiling forensic reports, and Mediation.