Ike Motloung

Isaac Mobuti Mohloki Motloung, known as Ike Motloung, is a South African lawyer.

Motloung graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of the North (now University of Limpopo) in 1986 and began practical training as a paralegal at Katlehong Legal Services Centre (affiliate of the Democratic Lawyers Congress), providing free public-interest legal aid across.

Admitted as an attorney in April 1991, Motloung began his legal career as a sole practitioner, establishing the Ike Motloung Attorneys law firm, which he managed from 1991 to 1996. In 1997, he entered into a legal partnership that merged several prominent firms to form Makume and Associates, where he practiced until 2003. In 2004, the law firm merged with four leading black law firms to establish the Maluleke Seriti Makume Matlala Inc. (MSMM Inc.), where he serves as one of the directors.

In 2015, Motloung was summoned to testify in a perjury investigation involving senior National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) officials. He expressed concerns about setting a bad legal precedent by testifying against fellow legal professionals. After failing to appear in court twice, a warrant for his arrest was issued and Motloung protested it. He indicated plans to seek legal advice and possibly challenge the summons. He accused the Pretoria magistrate of using "apartheid tactics" in expecting him to testify against his legal colleagues.

In 2018, Motloung faced a personal legal matter when he was taken to the Johannesburg Family Court over allegations of failing to pay school fees for his 17-year-old daughter. The case highlighted challenges in balancing personal responsibilities with professional obligations.

In March 2020, during sentencing proceedings for Richard Mdluli, who was convicted of assault and kidnapping, Motloung argued that a fine would be a more appropriate punishment than imprisonment. He emphasized Mdluli's service to the community as an experienced policeman and status as a first-time offender. Motloung quit as Mdluli's lawyer in 2024, citing non-payment by Mdluli and which resulted in Mdluli losing an appeal application with the state.