Gatiep grew up in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain, an average suburb of Cape Town, then moved away to attend college and law school. He decided to come back to Mitchell"s Plain, because he could be a big man in Tafelsig.©JOKEDEMO.COM

He really wanted to impress everyone. So he returned and opened his new Law office. The first day, he saw a man coming up the sidewalk. He decided to make a big impression on this new client when he arrived. As the man came to the door Gatiep picked up the phone.©JOKEDEMO.COM

He motioned the man in, while talking. "No. Absolutely no. You tell those clowns in New York that I won't settle this case for less than one million. Yes. The Appeals Court has agreed to hear that case next week. I'll be handling the primary argument and the other members of my team will provide support. Okay. Tell the State Prosecutor that I'll meet with him next week to discuss the details."©JOKEDEMO.COM

This sort of thing went on for almost five minutes. All the while The man sat patiently as Gatiep rattled instructions.©JOKEDEMO.COM

Finally, Gatiep put down the phone and turned to the man. "I'm sorry for the delay, but as you can see, I'm very busy. What can I do for you?" The man replied, "I'm from Telkom, I've come to connect your telephone line".