Margaret matriculated in 1983 at Westville Girls High School. She obtained her BA and LLB at the University of Natal, Durban. Between her BA and her LLB, she spent one year overseas, six months of which was spent as an au pair in Toledo, Spain.

Margaret was admitted as an Attorney in March 1993 after serving Articles of Clerkship in Durban.

Margaret attends to the administration of Deceased Estates, the drawing of wills, and Trust and estate planning.

Margaret also attends to family law matters, which include divorces, and custody and access disputes.

Margaret has an active interest in providing legal assistance to senior citizens and acts as the ombudsman to PADCA (Pietermaritzburg and District Council for the care of the Aged).

Margaret has an interest in languages, being able to speak some German, and she has a basic working knowledge of French and Spanish. Margaret is married with two sons, and enjoys campingand the outdoor life.Margaret and her husband also have an interest in renovating houses, having renovated each of the houses they have lived in.