Names: Etienne Horn

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Free State

Designation: Attorney

Bio:

Born 7 January1956. He is a white male, residingat Bloemfontein, 67 years of age.

Matriculated in 1973. Obtained the BCom (Law) andLLB degrees from the University of the Free State in 1979 and 1981.

Served Articles from January 1977, was admitted and enrolled as anattorney on 13 May 1982. He commenced to practise in the firm Van derMerwe and Sorour, Bloemfontein and still practices full time.

Became a partner in the said firm duringMay 1982. He is the managingpartner in the firm, with principal place of business situated at 45 FirstAvenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein. He specialisesin SCA and High Court litigation and the administration ofdeceased estates.

He participated in the affairs of theorganised legal profession since 1985 when he was elected to the Executive of the Bloemfontein Attorney's Circle and Chairpersonof that Circle in 1990.

Was elected as aCouncillor of the Free State Law Society in May 1995 and served until October 2018. He served on various Council committees. He was elected as President ofthe Free State Law Society on 31 October 2003 and served until October2005.

He also acted as Examiner for Deceased Estates.

He served on the LSSA Council from May 2001 until April2006. During that period he was elected as Co-Chairperson of the LSSA andserved for the term 2005/2006.

Healso served on a number of LSSA Committees.

He served on the Board of the Attorneys Fidelity Fund from 2004 until 2018. From 2018until 2020 he served on the Board of the LPFF. During his tenure as Board member, he was elected asDeputy-Chair of the Board. He served on a number of Board Committees and represented the Board on the National Forum for the Legal Profession from 2016 until 2018.

Names: Monise Jacob Ponoane

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Free State

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Jacob Monise Ponoane studied at the University of Durban Westville where he obtained his BA and LLB degrees. In the year 1998, he completed his Articles of Clerkship at Mtloli Mdledle & Partners Firm of Attorneys in Durban and was subsequently admitted as an Attorney of the High Court for the Republic of South Africa on the 6th July 1999. Furthermore, he was admitted as a Conveyancer in September 2000 and was further admitted as a Notary on the 16th September 2004.

In the year 2000 Mr Ponoane later joined a large National Trade Union as a Legal Advisor and Practitioner in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court. In 2002, he joined J Surju Attorneys in Durban as a practicing attorney and thereafter he established his own practice under the name and style of Ponoane Attorneys in the year 2003.

Mr Ponoane is an accredited Employee Assessor at the office of the Compensation Commissioner, Department of Labour since 2001 as well as Chairman of the Disciplinary Hearing. He is an erstwhile part-time Commissioner at the CCMA, Public Health & Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council and Dispute Resolution Centre.

Mr Ponoane has done registration of properties at the Deeds Office in Bloemfontein as well as projects for the Department of Human Settlement. Mr Ponoane has attended to civil, commercial, labour and criminal litigations and has an experience of 24 years in the litigation matters. Further, he has an experience of 23 years in conveyancing and an experience of 19 years in Notary.

Names: Chueuekgolo Joseph Ntsoane

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Limpopo

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Mr CJ Ntsoane the director of CJ Ntsoane Attorneys. He hold a B-Tech Degree in Marketing Management obtained at Technikon Pretoria (currently known as Tshwane University of Technology) and a LLB degree obtained at University of Limpopo.

Names: Duimpie Demotrious Dube

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Mpumalanga

Designation: Attorney

Bio: He started practice on his own account in the year 2014. He is a dedicated and hard working person. He is currently a member of the National Executive Committee of Nadel representing the Mbombela branch.He has held various leadership positions since his university years such as being a member of the Student Representative Council and chairperson of all residence council as well as the South African Student Congress.He has taken various short courses with the university of Cape Town such as investment management property development and investment block chain as well as digital marketing.

Names: Daphne Pick

Race: White

Gender: Female

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Mpumalanga

Designation: Attorney

Bio: I would be honoured to represent attorneys on this level. I have a passion for our profession and believe that all legal practitioners should have a voice, whether they are practicing in a small firm in the country or a corporate firm in the city. I believe we have a duty to guide and look after each other, in order to protect the integrity of the profession.

I have a passion for people and human rights and am trying to do my bit to work towards an equal society for all.

This is my 20th year in practice.I acted as a Judge in the Pretoria High Court in 2021 and have been invited to act in the Mpumalanga High Court, Mbombela for a period in the last term of 2023.
I am the Deputy Secretary for SAWLA (South African Women Lawyers' Association) in Mpumalanga.

I am part of SAWLA's Legal and Research Committee which comments on Government Bills and is responsible for drafting SAWLA's Policies and Procedures. We were responsible for re-drafting the SAWLA Constitution, which was adopted by members in November 2022. SAWLA NEC awarded me the Presidency Special Award in 2022.

The NEC co-opted me to serve on their Monitoring Committee. We evaluate the 9 Provincial structures and the 11 Committees of the Association and make recommendations on what should be done to strengthen and optimise the functioning of the Association.

I completed a BProc with Unisa in 2001 and was admitted as an attorney on 31 July 2003. I got Right of Appearance in the High Court on 06 August 2010.

I completed two certificates in Mediation. Family law was completed through LEAD on 07 October 2011 and is accredited by SASETA. I completed my Civil Law Mediation course through LEAD on 23 November 2018. This course is accredited by DiSAC.

I completed and obtained a 6 months' Certificate, Advanced Short Course in Business Rescue Practice through UNISA on 15 October 2017. The Course is on a NQF 8 Level.

My hobbies are interior decorating, gardening and reading. I do a little motivational speaking and facilitate team building from time to time. I like research and don't back down to a challenge.

I pride myself in my honesty and integrity.

Names: Bethuel Mandla Matshiyane

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Free State, Mpumalanga, North West & Limpopo Practitioners

Province: Mpumalanga

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Mandla is a father of two boys aged 15 and 9 and was born in Temba. He was admitted as an attorney of the High Court on the 12th May 2017, and has since 1 September 2017 been practising under his own account under the name and style of M Matshiyane Attorneys. Mandla, mainly specialises in civli litigation and labour law. He also serves in the LPC's investigation and disciplinary committee. Mandla has also been recently appointed as a Small Claims Commissioner and assists with adducting matters in the Small Claims Court in Mbombela.

Names: Haroon Yusuf Laher

Race: Indian/Asian

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio:

Well respected for his considerable experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate restructuringand insolvency, Haroon Laher regularly advises banks and financial institutions, as well as creditors, insolvency practitioners and business rescue and turnaround practitioners, in corporate restructuring, turnaround and insolvency issues. His experience covers a broad range of industry sectors,which include energy, mining and commodities, telecommunications, retail and agriculture.

Haroon is the Vice-Chairperson of the South Africa Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA), Haroon is a dedicated and active board member. Haroon is also a member of INSOL International.

Haroon is a part-time lecturer at the School of Law of the University of the Witwatersrand. He lectures on the subject of Insolvency Law and Restructuring.

Haroon is chairperson of the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (OSTI).

Haroon is ranked by international directory Chambers Global in the Haroon is the head of Fasken's Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency practice.

Haroon regularly serves as a member of the disciplinary committee of the Legal

Names: Prebashnie Moonsamie

Race: Indian/Asian

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio:

Prebashnie Moonsamie (LLB, MBA candidate) is a Black (Indian) female. I am an Attorney, Conveyancer and Mediator. I was admitted as an Attorney in October 2008 and as a Conveyancer in 2018 and have remained in practice since admission.

I am currently the Managing Attorney of Iqbal Mahomed Attorneys in Centurion. I hold a Board position as Vice Chairperson of LifeLine Pretoria.

I have represented the LPC/LSNP wherein I have attended to applications for the suspension and striking of Attorneys with unethical conduct. I, therefore, have experience in compliance with the LPA and the requirements of the LPFF, Codes of Conduct, Rules,and Disciplinary Proceedings. I am currently completing the MBA qualification which has equipped me with the added advantage of a position on the LPFF Board. I would appreciate the opportunity and add value if voted in as a member.

Names: Yeukai Eva Mutsa Goremusandu

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio:

Names: Werner Janse Van Rensburg

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Having the right of appearance in South African High Courts, I am a partner and Senior Executive Attorney at VR LAW Attorneys, Sandton, Johannesburg.

I was fortunate to gain extensive litigation experience as lead counsel in high profile cases in the Supreme, High and Lower Courts.

In 2017 I completed my LL.M degree (with three distinctions), which includes specialized modules to wit Compliance and Governance, Forensic Law, International Children's Law and International Criminal Law.
I gained extensive corporate experience by chairing various board meetings on national and international level. This also gave me the opportunity in advisory capacity to banking institutions with regards to negotiating and analysing different loans. I also lectured at various educational institutions and at corporate clients, including a former sitting head of State and his Chief of Staff with regards to mitigating risks and other legal aspects.

My track record includes the following selection of clients, to wit retail groups, a State President, banking institutions, parastatals, municipalities, political parties, insurance companies on long and short-term insurance, financial advisors, companies, government institutions, boards of director and celebrities.

My services entail giving advice and drafting court documents in complex litigious cases in High and Supreme Courts; negotiating, drafting, vetting and settling contracts; chairing meetings as arbitrator and mediator; providing legal support to executive boards; giving seminars and training on processes and legislation; assisting and advising with regards to operational business processes including compliance and governance in various corporate sectors.

Since 2018 till beginning of January 2020, I gained immeasurable experience by serving at the Oudtshoorn Municipality as the elected Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee, Performance Committee and Ethics Committee.

From 2018 the corporate avenue provided me besides law, also the chance to serve as CEO of RENCOR SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD and as Exco director of RENCOR ENERGY (PTY) LTD. In October 2019 the money markets and legal corporate sector lured me when I accepted a permanent position as Senior Executive Attorney at a renowned law firm, VR LAW Attorneys, Sandton, Johannesburg, where I became a partner in July 2020.

Names: Ruan Steenkamp

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Ruan Steenkamp, has been a qualified attorney for 17 years.

He holds a LLB degree which he obtained from the University of Pretoria in 2005, as well as a Certificate in Advanced Labour Law he also obtained from TUKS.

He specializes in civil litigation with a particular passion for personal injury law. He has extensive experience in particularly Road Accident Fund litigation.

As an attorney representing road accident victims, he boasts the legal knowledge, skill and experience gained by representing hundreds of clients for many years in achieving the best possible results in finalizing their claims against the RAF.

In addition to his experience as a claimant's attorney, he previously acted as a legal representative on behalf of the Road Accident Fund, defending claims lodged with the Road Accident Fund, and litigating against Plaintiffs for nearly 10 years.

He has extensive knowledge of the workings of the RAF process and procedures his following his secondment to the RAF in 2009 as a Project Manager, assisting the Organization with developing internal litigation structures and training personnel on litigation and setting up internal litigation departments nationally.

Ruan accordingly has a deep understanding of the RAF, not only the legal knowledge, but also knowledge of the inner workings of the RAF as an organization, processes and procedures which claims are governed by, which awareness and familiarity proofs very valuable.Besides Ruan's passion for the litigation and the law in general as well as the joy he receives from assisting and improving the lives of his client's, he is furthermore a very active member of the organized profession.

His involvement in the profession includes, among other:

He has served as an executive Committee member of the Pretoria Attorneys Association ("PAA") (2014 - 2019)
He has served as the chairperson of the Attorneys Association's Sub Committee for Road Accident Fund matters (2014 - 2019)
He is serving as a Commissioner of the Small Claims Court at the Pretoria Magistrates' Court since 2013.
He is serving as a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Legal Practice Council ("LPC").
He is an Active Member of the Association for Protection of Road Accident Victims ("APRAV").

Names: Rendani Romeo Nthambeleni

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Advocate

Bio: I am an Advocate, Business Rescue Practitioner with an LLM in Commercial Law, PGDip in Corporate Governance from Monash. An LLD Candidate in Competition Law. I have acted as a Judge at the Gauteng and Western Cape High Courts Divisions.

Names: Rupert Nigel Candy

Race: Coloured

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio:

Names: Thabang Thapelo Maponyane

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: My name is Thabang Thapelo Maponyane, a 30 year old, black male legal practitioner.

Names: Laura Wisani Mbhalati

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Advocate

Bio: Laura Wisani Mbhalata (Laura) is an established advocate specialising in various legal practice areas. She is a member of the South African Bar Association (SABA), occupying chambers at Oxford Chambers Advocates in Sandton as well as High Court Chambers in Cape Town. Having conducted her pupillage training with the Johannesburg Society of Advocates, prior to that she worked for various law firms heading up various departments.

Academic ability and activities during academic period: Laura acquired her Diploma in Legal Assistance at the Tswane University of Technology in 2007, which helped her to build her rapport as she worked at the various law firms. In 2019 she acquired her LLB Degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA). During the first two years of studies she was a part-time student and a full time employee and in the final two years she acquired a bursary from the Attorneys Fidelity Fund as she had now left the employment arena to focus on completing her degree in record time.

During that period, she was approached to be a member of a Close Corporation in the branding and production space which serviced clients both in the private and public sector. Furthermore, having felt the need to still want to form part of the legal community during that period, she took part in the Ishmail Mohammed Law Reform Essay Competition and scored very high. In her final year of her LLB studies, she successfully completed the South African Charter of International Association of Women Judges Mentorship Programme.

Legal Experience: Laura started her legal career as a Paralegal at Molefe Dlepu Attorneys from 2007 to 2008. Which stint provided her with the opportunity to conduct various legal research and to interpret the law and thereafter write to government and other institutions regarding BEE matters and also to work with the director in conducting class action reports for the Black Lawyers Association.

From 2008 to 2016, she joined FR Pandelani Attorneys as a Legal Assistant, deduced by the amount of years she worked for the firm, it is where she grew the most as she started off as a pre-litigation phase claims handler in the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) department and ended up heading up the pre-litigation phase personal injury department. She also handled the administration of estate matters and largely assisted with marketing of the firm and as a client liaison officer. The firm also partnered with Eversheds at a later stage and she was given the opportunity to work from the offices of this preeminent law firm for a period of 3 months. This prompted her to register for her LLB degree.

In 2016, whilst a part-time student, she worked for Mudenda Attorneys, with the same or similar role she had at FR Pandelani Attorneys. She also started getting in to drafting more and more acquainted with the litigation phase.

During 2017 and 2018, it was when she acquired the bursary from the Attorneys Fidelity Fund and focused on finishing her studies but still engaging in the various activities above mentioned. In 2019, she joined Chabala J Attorneys for a Candidate Attorney role but did not register her articles due to prospects of pupillage and in 2020 she did pupillage and was admitted and an advocate in 2022.

Currently a member of SABA, she runs a general practice and has also assisted the Young Bar with inter alia, its pupillage programme and was part of the Local Organising Committee for the African Bar Association conference recently held at UNISA.

Names: Mmatebogo Elizabeth Nkoenyane

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: I consider myself to be logical and rational thinker, calm lawyer who is fair minded and unimpeachably honest, as well as fit and proper for a Board position . I am convinced that I will behave in a manner befitting such fiduciary position in the full understanding of my fiduciary capacity. I have an acute sense of right and wrong and I am moved to indignation in the face of injustice.

My vast knowledge of policy and legislative framework having acquired over the years as a lawyer and as an in-house legal counsel will be demonstrated. Hereunder is a brief motivation of my experience gained over the years. I am a qualified lawyer and an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. I was admitted in May 2000. I further have a right of appearance in terms of the Legal Practice Act No 28 of 2014, Sec 25(3). I left practice to work as an in-house legal advisor. I have extensive experience as an in-house legal counsel, having worked at Executive and Board level both in the private and public sector. My experience ranges from Corporate Law, Insurance Law, including Employee benefits, Business Assurance, Estate Planning, Deferred Compensation, Tax, Banking, and Constitutional Law. I have extensive experience in Corporate Governance, Compliance and Fiduciary responsibilities.

Having worked in the insurance sector has given me vast experience in both the short term and long-term insurance sector. I have been involved in setting up RA's with financial advisors including Medical Aid, Pension and Provident Funds. Part of my responsibility was to give tax and legal technical advice to financial advisors.

I also have vast experience in the Corporate Investment Banking space which I attained while working for a multinational banking institution. My experience includes working in Rest of Africa jurisdiction. I also have experience as a Compliance Risk Executive.

I am currently a Board member with the Allan Gray group of companies wherein I chair the Finance and Risk Committee, the Human Recruitment and Remuneration Committee. In addition, I am a member of the Investment Committee.

I have negotiated multibillion contracts in both the financial and passenger transportation sectors. I further enhanced her experience by working in the passenger transportation, property, and logistics environment. I have worked in the public sector as an executive in the legal and compliance division, heading both teams. I had to oversee no less than 200 pieces of legislation including the PFMA which was obligatory. In addition, in my role as a board member I gained valuable experience in crafting strategy.

I am currently involved in a multibillion project in the health and property sector. It is precinct development.

Names: Johan Dawid Beyers

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:B.A. (Hons) History, B. Proc (Unisa), Notary Public, Diploma in Insolvency, Professional Designated Exam Level 4 Course and exam (PDE4) and Professional Designated Exam Level 5 Course and exam (PDE5).

CAREER HISTORY:
Department of Education, 1983 (Part time whilst studying Honours degree)
SANDF 1984 - 1985 (Served as National Serviceman with rank of Lieutenant)
Pretoria North High School 1986 - 1989 (Worked as teacher - history and geography and was also involved in various extra-mural activities)
Trade Marks Office - Department of Trade and Industry, January 1990 - August 1991 (Worked at patent office / examiner while studying B.Proc part-time)
Dr PJ Kotze Incorporated, September 1991 - October 1993 (Candidate Attorney)
Admitted as Attorney, October 1993
Dr PJ Kotze Incorporated, November 1993 - November 1994 (Professional Assistant)
Admitted as Notary, November 1994
Strydom & Rossouw Attorneys, December 1994 - June 1995 (Professional Assistant)
Rossouw & Beyers, July 1995 - June 1996 (Partner)
Dawie Beyers Attorneys, July 1996 - 1998 (Sole Practitioner)
Beyers & Day Incorporated, 1998 - 2012 (Director)
Pam Golding Properties Springs, since 2004 (Franchisee)
Dawie Beyers Attorneys Incorporated: Since 2012 (Director)
Pam Golding Properties Modimolle, November 2015 to March 2023 (Franchisee)

EXPERIENCE:
Authentication of documents
Drafting special- and general powers of attorney
Leases of immovable property
Certified copies of deeds and documents, trusts
Family Law Litigation
High Court, Regional Court and Magistrate's Court Litigation
Contractual Law
Arbitrations
Property Law
Commercial transactions
CCMA and Labour Tribunals
Administration of estates (currently holding approximately 30 letters of executorship).
Appointments as Curator Bonis -various appointments over more than 20 years.

I have practised as an attorney for almost 30 years and almost 29 years as a notary. I have done extensive work in the fields of property law, commercial transactions, contractual law, arbitrations, High Court, Regional and Magistrate's Court litigation, Divorces and Family Courts. I also have several Estate Agent clients.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS:
Negotiating and drafting of agreement with Department of Rural Development and Land Reform - purchase of 14 farms and transfer of same to beneficiaries - 2011. Value of transaction R98 million.
Acted as Attorney for African Bank.
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro - September 2006.
LSNP Pro Bono award September 2018.
15 year long service award as Pam Golding franchisee - 2019.
Awarded the Pretoria Attorneys Association Life Time Service Award in October 2022.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
I was a member of the executive committee of the Pretoria Attorneys Association from 2005 - 2020. I was chairperson of the Pretoria Attorneys Association from 2009 until 2014. I have been an elected member of the Gauteng Law Council representing all attorneys in Gauteng (nearly 11 000 attorneys) for 10 years. I have been vice chairperson and chairperson of the Gauteng Law Council and have chaired various sub-committees on the now defunct Gauteng Law Council. I often contributed to the Society News (the newsletter of the Law Society of the Northern Province) and presented various seminars on Court practice, matrimonial matters and the Jurisdiction of Regional Courts Amendments Act. I also served on the Pro-Bono subcommittees of both the LSNP and LSSA. I have discussed various aspects of Law on radio stations from time to time. I am founder member of the executive committee of the Gauteng Attorneys Association, an association that was formed by the Pretoria Attorneys Association, the Johannesburg Attorneys Association well as other Associations. I served on this executive during 2019 and 2020. I served as chairperson of the "Vereniging van Regslui vir Afrikaans" for 2017 and 2018. I hold a valid FCC for 2023 issued by Legal Practice Council. Copy attached. I have been serving on the Investigating/Disciplinary Committee of SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) since 2019. I have chaired and sat as committee member on numerous disciplinary hearings. I also serve as a member of the Disciplinary panel for the Legal Practice Council, Gauteng and attend to at least 6 such hearings per annum.

INVOLVEMENT IN ESTATE AGENCY FIELD
Director of Pam Golding Properties Springs, Nigel and Heidelberg franchise since 2004.Director of Pam Golding Properties Modimolle & surrounds franchise since late 2015 until March 2023.Pam Golding Springs was awarded with the best improved office in 2013 at the Gold Club Regional Awards Ceremony of Pam Golding Central Gauteng Region and again runner up position in the 2015 Gold Club Regional Awards.PGP Springs/Nigel/Heidelberg is and was involved in various community outreach programs such as Springscare feeding scheme, sponsoring the Duduza soccer team and their new kit, donating blood regularly in Springs and local involvement at school level at the many primary schools.

Names: Bernard Ceicil Mandzenkosi Ngcobo

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Mandla was born in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, is married with two children, is an avid golfer and is a member of the Johannesburg Country Club and Glendower Country Club respectively. He is the past General Secretary of the Black Lawyers Association, Gauteng Branch and served on the Board of the SA 2010 Bid Committee. Mandla served as Chairperson of the Broadband Infraco SOE limited for ten Years (3x Terms) and resigned by rotation in 2015.

Mandla is a past owner of ten (10) Franchise businesses under the Yum Brand in respect of stores in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. He also previously owned and managed a large Commercial Farming enterprise employing 800 employees then.

Mandla currently owns and runs a cluster of fuel retail stations with one of the big four brands in South Africa and all are situated in Gauteng.

Professional Profile and Experience

B Luris from the University of Zululand
LLB from the University of Natal
LLM in Company Law from the University of the Witwatersrand
Admitted Attorney
Director at Weavind & Weavind from 2015 till present

Areas of Specialisation
Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Law
Due Diligence
Labour Law
Telecommunications Law

Names: Seitebaleng Maria Nkadimeng

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: I am an adult female attorney practising for my own account for over a decade, breaking barriers Within a male dominated industry, offering legal services of the highest calibre that blends the best in commercial and business transactions that wisdom, experience and a youthful drive has to offer. I am proud to announce a 98% success rate on court outcomes. I have earned trust fo my public and private sector clients through merit.

I also possess board experience having served on a political stalwart John Kgoana Nkadimeng board member and its erstwhile CEO and currently serving on the HPCSA board as Executive Committee Member and Prelim 5 Inquiry Committee Member. It gives me pains and aggrieves me to serve for the Health Professions but not on the LPC affiliated entity LPFF governing our bestowed profession, hence I am motivated to submit this application, where I can also make a meaningful contribution to the LPFF Board such as inter-alia with the experience I possess e.g., determine finance I funding applications lodged by legal practitioners and 3rd parties; perusal review of documentary evidence submitted by the parties; apply applicable legislation, reliefs, regulations and codes of conduct; attend board meetings to make appropriate determination with a binding decision; produce quality reports and meet deadlines; problem solving skills; in-depth knowledge of the Fidelity Fund processes, code and rules; in-depth knowledge of the LPC and its professional conduct processes; co-operate with others from diverse backgrounds and teamwork, integrity, independence, trustworthy and able to respect confidentiality.

Names: Thabang Sophie Kekana

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Ms Sophie Thabang Kekana - fondly known as Peppy - is a widely-respected legal professional with an impeccable track record spanning more than three decades.
She is currently a partner and a Managing Director at Kekana Hlatshwayo Radebe Inc. (KHR), under her leadership, KHR has experienced exponential growth since its humble beginnings in 2002 and currently boasts several attorneys, paralegals, advocates, conveyancers and notaries as well as a diverse clientele across various Industries.

Qualifications:
B Proc: University of the North, LLB: VISTA, Certificate in Management of Petroleum Policy and Economics: University of the Witwatersrand and Certificate In Business Rescue Decision Making: University of PretoriaDirector of Companies
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS FIDELITY FUND
Chairperson of the Board: 2020 - to date
Member of the Investment Committee
Member of the Treasury Committee

COUNCIL OF THE LAW SOCIETY - NORTHERN PROVINCES
Member of the Council
Vice President: 2011
Member of the Finance and Human Resource Committee: 2008 - 2013
Member of the Risk Committee: 2010 - 2013

LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Member of E-Commence: 2007 - 2013
Member of the Internal Audit Committee: 2016-2021
Member of the Audit and Risk committee: 2016-2021

HOSMED MEDICAL SCHEME
Member of the Board of Trustees: 2016- 2018
Member of the Procurement Committee: 2016 - 2018
Member of the Clinical and Ex-Gratia Committee: 2016 - 2018

NATIONAL LOTTERIES COMMISSION (NLC)
Board Member: 2013 - 2022
Chairperson of the Regulatory, Compliance and Legal Committee: 2013 - 2018

SOUTH AFRICAN RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION (SARIPA)
Board Member: 2016 - 2018

ATTORNEY'S ADMISSION EXAMINATION
External examiner: 2002 - 2019
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING CONFEDERATION: ATTORNEY'S ADMISSION EXAMINATION:
Director and Deputy Chairperson

Her other areas of expertise include:
Insolvency Law: Her expertise in this field ranges from commercial
businesses, mines and medical aid schemes.

Corporate and Commercial Litigation:
KHR represented the Takeover Regulation Panel board, in a review application in which the matter was reported.

Litigation in Personal Injury matters:
Under her guidance and direction, KHR became the leading force in the ground breaking litigation matter in the Supreme Court of Appeal, where the interpretation of the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act was clarified.

Investigations and Compliance Reviews:
She has led legal investigations and due diligence and advised clients in the construction and development of compliance matters and shareholding structures.

Insurance Law:
Her expertise within Insurance law includes reviewing the Credit Insurance master policies and representing clients in the professional indemnity space. As the Chairperson of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund, her

Pension Law:
She has represented clients in claims against the Pension Funds and the Pension Fund Adjudicator. During her tenure as the Curator of the Municipal Councillors Pension Fund, she gained extensive experience in that field.

Corporate Governance and Turnaround Strategy:
Her expertise in turnaround strategy is demonstrated in her tenure of curatorship for the Municipal Councillors Pension Fund (MCPF). The investment strategy of MCPF, in which she played an instrumental - yielded successful returns, and the MCPF is out of curatorship as a result.

In 2006 she was appointed as an Acting Judge in the North and South Gauteng High Court, a position that she held for over twelve years.

Names: Moshoeshoe Jeffrey Moshoeshoe

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Experienced in litigation, research and analysis. Solid background in various disciplines of the law: Labour Law, Company Law, Economic Offences, Contract Law, Property Law, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Law of Succession and Trusts and Tax Law. Admitted in September 2010 as attorney who served articles of clerkship at Symington & de Kok Attorneys Bloemfontein. Previously enrolled as Advocate in June 2007 and worked as a Public Prosecutor in the employ of the National Prosecuting Authority, Manager Prosecutions at Attorneys Fidelity Fund, Specialist: Enforcement Investigations in the employ of South African Revenue Service (SARS) and Senior Manager: Legal Delivery Support & Dispute Resolution (SARS), and Senior Specialist: Tax Court Litigation. Currently Managing Director at Moshoeshoe & Co Attorneys Inc. (Trading as Moshoeshoe Attorneys). Trained in Environmental Law by the Justice College of South Africa in conjunction with Environment Agency of England & Wales. A formidable lawyer, jurist and a team player who on continuous basis, shares knowledge and skill and simultaneously learns from other team members. Diversified human capital in a Senior Management & Tactical Implementation role in the Tax Law and Administration, General Litigation and Corporate Governance, adequately equipped to operate at senior level. Registered Tax Practitioner.

CANDIDATE APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCE AT LPFF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS' FIDELITY FUND - Manager: Prosecutions
July 2010 - May 2015

I coordinated criminal prosecution process of attorneys suspected of stealing trust money. I established the prosecution unit at the Attorneys Fidelity Fund for this purpose I managed a team of five people in the prosecutions & legal recoveries unit, four professionals and one administrative support. I drafted legal opinions as and when the need arose, aimed at legislative change and interpretation of applicable pieces of legislation. I contributed in particular to the Judicial Matters Amendment Act 42 of 2013 where Attorneys Fidelity Fund for the first time in its 70 years of existence, obtained statutory private prosecution powers. This development was carried into the Legal Practice Act now in the implementation phase [see De Rebus 2014 (Sept) DR 23. On debt recovery, I drafted and managed admission of liability undertakings and payment agreements entered into by defaulting attorneys and monitored such payment agreements. I supervised criminal (in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and the Prevention of Organized Crime Act 25 of 1999) and civil recoveries in respect of costs relating to attorneys strike off orders and paid claims.

In the quest to recover the debt, I worked with liquidators to ensure that LPFF gets its fair share of the distribution available to creditors in respects of paid claims arising from theft of trust money.

The role contributed in reducing the premium paid by the institution's re-insurance programme by 5% during the 2014/2015.

I certainly have necessary skills and competency to make further contribution to Governance and Responsiveness of the LPFF to community and industry it serves.

Names: Amanda Nombulelo Dladla

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Amanda was born at the centre of a close-knit community in the Kwa- Zulu Natal Midlands called Mooi River, she holds an LLB Law Degree from the University of the Free State and was admitted as an Attorney in 2015. In 2023, she was admitted as a Notary and also passed the Conveyancing examination in April 2023. As a result, thereof, she is thrilled to have been able to obtain the two additional qualifications, which is very rare and special in the legal field. She is an expert at applying the law to complicated facts and highly effective at developing case strategies.

Skilled in persuasive legal drafting she advocated for clients in argument by presenting facts and evidence before various platforms. Amanda has a great appetite for learning, which is evident in her pro- active approach and is currently a mentee in the Cyrus R Vance Centre for International Justices' project for the Advancing of women in the workplace, a program that seeks to address gender gaps in legal leadership positions in South Africa. During this time, she used her multiple skillsets as a tool to led engagements which seek to overcome structural obstacles and provide a platform for meaningful skills transfer, within specialised areas of the law.

Amanda thrives in her current role as an associate director at Nyapotse Incorporated. Through promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Prior to this role, Amanda's understanding of the complexities in the legal system was noted and awarded with an opportunity of increased responsibility at Molefi- Thoabala Incorporated, immediately after serving her articles. During this time, she used her multiple skill set as a tool to diligently serve society at large. Amanda spearheaded the launch of inter provincial title deed projects, and is recognised for her ability to embark in additional interventions to form strategic collaborations which ensured that clients matters are conducted in a manner that harmonizes relationships amongst associated professionals.

Her commitment to personal and professional development has been recently noted, through her successful completion of the comprehensive advanced trial advocacy course, accredited by the Legal Practice Council and which ultimately qualifies her to obtain a right of appearance in the Supreme Courts of South Africa. Further to this she is a member of the Legal Practice Council, investigation, mediation and disciplinary committee.

She is considered an all-rounder who brings forth a proven multiple skill set in the areas of property law including transfers, mortgage and notarial bonds, servitudes, subdivisions and consolidations. To compliment technical knowledge and ability, Amanda has excellent people skills, and is an articulate communicator and is meticulous in executing clients' objectives.

Amanda is currently a registered student with the Corporate Governance Institute of South Africa (CGISA). She seeks to transition her skillset, and bring forth her proven advocacy skills to serve an entity that will once again enable her to turn an entrepreneurial vision into a reality. With a career spanning over 9 years, she brings forth a well-rounded perspective of regulatory compliance, risk management and development of strategy. Amanda is the embodiment of a visionary leader, innovator, mentor and champion of initiating and nurturing strong networks of strategic relationships to drive business growth.

Names: Bruce Andre Barkhuizen

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Bruce started studying law (full time) in 2008 at UNISA and worked part-time. In 2010, Bruce transferred to UJ and completed his LLB degree in 2013 - after having to "restart" his LLB degree . During his studies, Bruce became a Founding Member of Rights for Rhinos.

In December 2013, Bruce started his legal career with Cronje, De Waal - Skhosana Inc. in Mpumalanga, as a humble candidate legal practitioners, and gained invaluable insight into commercial and business transactions. In addition, Bruce gained an understanding of the importance of proper governance, be it in the corporate space or otherwise.

In January 2017 and desiring to acquire further experience in commercial law, Bruce joined Lloyd Kieser Inc. and gained substantial court exposure and an understanding of the plight of clients whose funds were stolen from them by previous attorneys.

In 2019 , Bruce left Lloyd Kieser Inc. to act as a Director and In-House Counsel in the Agricultural Sector. In 2020, Bruce became a Founding Member of the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants of South Africa.

In 2020, Bruce joined the team at Bruno Simao Attorneys and is the senior associate in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department of the firm.

In 2022, Bruce, together with others, started providing free and regular educational sessions for candidate legal practitioners and junior legal practitioners to help them make a success of their respective endeavours.

Bruce is a firm believer in elevating the respective standards in the profession to enable legal practitioners to regain some of the trust lost by legal practitioners who stole or "borrowed" trust funds.

Names: Nyiko Stanford Nxumalo

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Gauteng Division Practitioners

Province: Gauteng

Designation: Advocate

Bio:

My name is Nyiko Stanford Nxumalo and I am a holder of Bcom (Law) and LLB degrees, all obtained in recordtime at the University of Johannesburg. I am currently practicing as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa as a member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates (the Johannesburg Bar), practicing from Group 21 in Sandton.

My employment history has exposed me to anumber of diverse industries, which has served to increase my knowledge of thelaw. I have worked for, inter alia, Investec Private Bank, HVDMAttorneys, WesBank, FNB and Medshield Medical Scheme, where I actively servedin legal advisory roles. As a result, I have garnered more than 12 years' experiencein the different spheres of the South African legal system.

I am a hardworking, intelligent and driven person who works well both as an individual and as part of a team.

I am actively involved in legal practice in my current role as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. This means thatI am up to date with the practices and developments in the South African legal sphere. My role as an Advocate has also equipped me with good communication skills and the ability to network and negotiate effectively with other Advocates, attorneys,clients and stakeholders alike.

I also have experience in serving as a Board member as I have been a member of the Board of Directors at Willowbrook EstateHomeowners Association ("the Association"), which is an entity with more than 260 homeowners (shareholders), from August 2022 to date. I am in charge of the legal portfolio at the Association and my role includes appointing legal representatives for the Association, negotiating contracts with service providers and ensuring that the Association is fully compliant with all the governing legislation.

Names: Rashid Amod Sadeck Patel

Race: Indian/Asian

Gender: Male

Region: KwaZulu Natal & Eastern Cape Division Practitioners

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Abridged Biography Rashid Amod Sadeck Patel B. Proc (SA) Unisa

Certificates
Constitutional Litigation , Local and Provincial Government Certificate Unisa; Islamic Law, B.Proc, Computor Programming, Applied Psychology , Estates Planning, WHO Certificates in :Ethics in Research and How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE), Constitutional Litigation, Standard precautions: Waste management, Admitted as an Attorney in Lesotho and in Tanzania, over 25 years, Pietermaritzburg.

Appointments
Accredited commissioner for all bargaining councils and CCMA, Presiding Officer Section 4(2)(a) of COIDA 1993, Chairperson of HPCSA, VAB, SANC, attended training as Aspirant Judge presiding officer nominated by the KZN J.P.Appointed by the Department Land Affairs on the following categories: Land Tenure Specialist Rights Enquiries. Commissioner in terms of Act 111 and panel member by the KZN Agriculture and Environmental Affairs on the Appeal Board in terms of regulation 67 of NEMA and NHBRC; Advisory Committee in terms of Section 23 of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act . 1998 (Act No 95 of 1998).
1. Landfill Monitoring Committee for the Umtshezi Municipality in terms of the Provincial and National Waste Management Bill 2007.
2. Ethics Committee by the Department of Health at the Estcourt Provincial Hospital.
3. CIDB Investigating Committee.
4. Valuation Appeal Boards over 10 years
5. Business Retention and Expansion Launch project of the Umtshezi Municipality.
6. ECSA Board and IDT Board HR and Audit Committees ,attended training IODSA -board governance.
7. PUBLIC PROTECTOR INVESTIGATION PANEL
8. Competition Commission Workshop on Competition law by the BLA on 13th April 2012
10. Audit Committee of SACPCMP/HR and Audit committee on IDT
11. LPC Investigating Committee and Disciplinary committees
12. Contributor to SALC investigations by LPC
13. AFSA accredited Arbitrator.
14. Attended CONEPP , ESKOM BEE, ,SPCA,HAIG, SAAV
15. Member of: Ablasa, NLSA, Legal i, Care Assist, Military Court Judge Reserve Force SANDF, AMAL, Pretoria Law society-intellectual property, NLS BOOK REVIEW Committee, Human Rights Foundation, EICWS, EIC, Muslim Personal Law, Children in detention projects, Refugee law, Pension Law, Municipal Finance Law, Cyber Law, Refugee Law, Forestry Council member.
16. Established and founding member of Estcourt Islamic Centre ,Al Imdaad Foundation, Ladysmith Care Centre-all established to assist in community charity and development, schooling and care of vulnerable communities and children. Passionate about children's rights and participated with the project by Ann Skelton with children in detention.
17.Assessed in High Courts and Land Claims Court.
18. Prepared papers and argued before Competition Commission, Trade Mark Court , acted in matters related to Franchise agreements. Understand Electricity legislation, SARB matters ,civil and criminal law, investment and financial arena is our interest , having done work for LPC I have a firm understanding of the profession, the interests of the public and the protection of the professions integrity.

Names: Ncamisile Constance Ndlovu

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Region: KwaZulu Natal & Eastern Cape Division Practitioners

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Qualifications: LLB (UNISA 2020), BCom (UNISA 2003), BA (UKZN 1992), Diploma Pro1ect Management (Unischool UKZN 2009), Post graduate Diploma (UNISA 1997) and Education Diploma Career Guidance (UJ 1998)

Employment History:
Practicing Attorney: 10 February 2023 to current
Candidate Attorney: Anisa Khan Attorneys - 2 years
SCM Practitioner: Tenders and Contracts Section Policy and Support: Finance Dept Ethekwini Municipality - 14 years of service
Senior Enforcement Officer Ethekw1ni Municipality - 5 years of service
Educator: Department of Education - 6 years of service

Position or office
Secretariat for Bid Committees for the Ethekwini Municipality deliberating on contracts from above R200 000 to R6 Billion. Attending the meetings and prepared decisions and reports for the City Manager to make informed decisions on the awarded bids - 14 years service.

Trustee / Board Member for St Francis College in Mariannhill
Trustee/Board Member for KZN MUnicipal Pension Fun. Tasked with conducting due diligence visits re local and foreign investments - 5 years service Chairperson of Trustee Board of Beaconwood Sectional Title Scheme - 3 years service.Secretariat for Pastoral Council (under the auspices of Cardinal Wildred Napier) for the Immaculate Conception Parish

Affiliations
Full Member Status : Pension Lawyers Associates
Full Member Status : South African Society for Labour Law

Names: Mvuzo Notyesi

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: KwaZulu Natal & Eastern Cape Division Practitioners

Province: Eastern Cape

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Mvuzo Notyesi is a career legal practitioner. At present he is a director of Mvuzo Notyesi Incorporated. He has served as a Council member for the Law Society of South Africa. He started his legal profession as a candidate attorney and worked his way up to be admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He has vast experience as a leader, manager, mentor and trainer. Mr Notyesi mentored and trained no less than 20 young practitioners, both females and males who now have their own successful practices. He presided over various institutions and bodies within the legal profession and as such, brings vast experience of leadership. His practice focuses on High Court litigation, both in civil and criminal litigation. Mr Notyesi has been directly involved in complex public interest court cases. Mr Notyesi is a human rights lawyer, disciplined, focused and professional with high levels of integrity and ethics. Mr Notyesi is not aware of any investigations against him and has no criminal convictions nor pending criminal cases. There are no applications for his striking or interdict. He holds a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and his office is tax compliant. He is the President of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL). He has been President of the Law Society of South Africa and former Co-Chair Person. He had served as a board member of the LPFF.

Tertiary Education
Qualification B.Proc, LLB
Tertiary Institution University of Transkei
Year 1993 - 1998
Career Details, Experience and Leadership Positions:
Admitted as an attorney in 1999;
Director of Mvuzo Notyesi Incorporated since October 1999;
Elected as one of the first members of the LPFF and is currently serving as such until end of term in October;
Appointed part time lecturer at University of Transkei in 1999 up to 2002;
Legal Aid Board member from January 2011 until 2014;
Council member of the Cape of Good Hope Law Society from January 2011 until 2016. Served as a council member of the Law Society of South Africa from 2016 until to date. Since 2016 to 2018 had been Co-Chair of the Law Society of South Africa and in 2019 to 2020 became the President of the Law Society of South Africa;
Appointed as a member of the Judicial Service Commission in 2016 up to 2018 and has once again been appointed from April 2022 to 2025;Acting Judge of the High Court, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Division from January 2021 to March 2021
International Engagements

Representative of Law Society of South Africa in the following bodies :
BRICS
PALU
IBA
SADLA
Commonwealth

Names: Purmanund Hardeo

Race: Indian/Asian

Gender: Male

Region: KwaZulu Natal & Eastern Cape Division Practitioners

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Designation: Attorney

Bio: I was admitted as an Advocate on the 5th June 2005 in the Pietermaritzburg High Court with a career now spanning 18 years. Graduating with an LLB from the University of Durban-Westville, I practiced in the KZN Division from my chambers in Durban. In the course of my career, I was admitted to a pair of master's degrees, one in Law which I obtained in 2012 and another in Business Administration, obtained in 2017 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Apart from these, I have also attended various courses that shaped and added form to the practice of law.

As a serving Executive Member of the National Bar Council of South Africa, my association with the organisation goes back almost 2 decades. I joined as a pupil, wrote my bar exams and was admitted to practise. Two years later I served first as regional co-ordinator and then as the first regional chairperson. This was in the days when it was taboo to challenge the courts on direct briefing. The legal fraternity was somewhat dis-jointed and there was no clear structure mainly in the Advocate's profession. Strict policies and dictates flowing from a history of our colonial past was the order of the day. My involvement in ordinary worker's struggles as a unionist made me a firm believer in the objectives and the ideology of the National Bar Council. Its contribution has resulted in the current progressive and innovative changes within the Legal Practice Act.

I have, through the years, been counsel on record for many high-profile cases in KZN and I provided legal opinions, both on brief and to the media on a host of matters. I have a good balance of civil and criminal practice, and have appeared in the labour and other special courts. I have presented papers at the International Quality and Productivity Centre. My work has been oft cited in articles and academic publications. I am currently reading for a PhD with a particular emphasis on the Criminal Justice system.

I am an experienced negotiator, chairing committees, serving on boards and councils as well as serving in my capacity as a legal advisor to a number of forums. I have the excellent ability to analyse and reason, and to conclude with decisions that are both sensible and informed.I have trained, mentored, and admitted both advocates and attorneys. It is always a joy to admit a practitioner and with much anticipated relief in the eyes of the family.

I am currently practising as an attorney with right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa and I accept nomination to serve on the Legal Practitioner's Fidelity Fund Board.

Names: Lee-anne Orphelia Tracey-jill Ely

Race: Coloured

Gender: Female

Region: Western Cape & Northern Cape Divisions Practitioners

Province: Western Cape

Designation: Attorney

Bio: I joined Mostert & Bosman Attorneys in 2000, where I completed my Articles Of Clerkship. I later joined The Road Accident Fund for a few years.

I then returned to Mostert and Bosman Attorneys in 2006 and admitted as a Conveyancer in 2007.

In 2007 I was afforded the opportunity to join Mostert & Bosman as a Partner.

I head up the Bonds Division at our Law Firm, with All the Major Banks as Clients.

I love the outdoors and seek adventure every opportunity presented to me. Traveling, running ,cycling, reading, spiritual timeout end a healthy life style is what keeps me going. My family means the world to me. I enjoy spending quality time with them.

I chaired the Board for a Non Profit Organisation Philani Training and Development Solutions NPC who invested in upskilling underprivileged individuals. I currently serve on the Legal Practice Council Disciplinary Committee and also assist the Legal Practice Council in marking of Conveyancing Exam Papers & Orals.

I serve as the alternate member of the Deeds Registries Regulations Board, Term expiring 31 December 2025.

I have a passion for encouraging, inspiring and uplifting people and more in particular women. I've completed The Women in Leadership Course through the University of Stellenbosch Business School, which has given me greater insight Into leading and inspiring women.

I am a member of the 30 Percent Club and Business Engage, organisations helping to enhance networking and support.

Names: Walid Brown

Race: Coloured

Gender: Male

Region: Western Cape & Northern Cape Divisions Practitioners

Province: Western Cape

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Walid Brown is a director at Werksmans Attorneys.Key Practice Areas: Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Dispute Resolution; Insolvency; Business Rescue & Restructuring and Property law.

Education: BA English Major, University of Cape Town (1996); LLB, University of the Western Cape (1999); Advanced Certificate in Insolvency Litigation, University of Pretoria (2013) and Certificate Advanced Business Rescue, University of South Africa (2013)

Walid Brown advises in the: Dispute Resolution and Insolvency, Business Rescue & Restructuring practice areas. He specialises in complex liquidations of companies and groups; Directors Liability under the Companies Act; perfection of notarial bonds; foreclosure on commercial and residential properties; corporate recoveries and restructuring; commercial litigation; property litigation; long-term insurance; and professional indemnity. Property law which would include general advice, due diligence, drafting corporate lease agreements, property law litigation, Land Bank matters, evictions, etc. His expertise extends to key pieces of legislation; namely the Companies Act, National Credit Act; the Consumer Protection Act; and liability claims.

Obtained a judgement for a major property syndication, declaring directors of a company to be personally liable, after being found to have contravened sections 76 and 77 of the 2008 Companies Act. Obtained a judgement for a leading financial institution, that directors of a company cannot ignore the recordals contained in their annual financial statements, particularly after it has been approved by shareholders. Obtained a judgement which ordered an applicant to tender security notwithstanding the provision of section 34 of the Constitution, which effectively ended an application under section 20(9) of the 2008.Relevant Experience: Represented a large construction group with its insolvency proceedings in Lesotho; Represents many of the major banks and financial institutions advising them on insolvency and business rescue proceedings; Advising Directors, Shareholders, Creditors and Business Rescue Practitioners on their rights in Business Rescue proceedings; Advising major property syndication companies on their rights which arise from insolvency and Business Rescue proceedings; Advising numerous clients as to the impact of the insolvent trading provisions of the new Companies Act on the personal liability of directors and Advise large property groups on commercial lease agreements, the purchase and sale of commercial property, competition commission advices and land bank disputes.

Service to the Profession:
Co-Chairperson of the Law Society of South Africa (April 2017 - April 2018)
The Board for the School of Legal Practise
Executive Member of the Western Cape Branch of the Black Lawyers Association
Director of the Legal Practitioners Development Fund
Board Member of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (2020 - 2023). As a member of the first Board of the LPFF under the Legal Practice Act, I have had first-hand experience of navigating the new regime. From having non legal practitioners on the Board, dealing with the new Legal Practice Council to the existential crisis of increasing misappropriation and negligent claim. In my considered view, a second term will be required in order to conclude the work that has been started.

Names: Riaan De Lange

Race: White

Gender: Male

Region: Western Cape & Northern Cape Divisions Practitioners

Province: Western Cape

Designation: Attorney

Bio: Education/Qualifications:Cillie High School, Port Elizabeth: 1982 - 1986.University of Port Elizabeth: 1987 - 1991. (currently the Nelson Mandela University) B.Comm (Law) & LLB.University of Cape Town: School for Legal Practice: 1996.Admitted as attorney in 1997.

Work Experience:
1992: Legal Officer: South African Defence Force, Durban

1993 - 1996: Legal Advisor: Sanlam: Employee Benefits (including Pension Funds, Constitutional Law, and Labour Law). Riaan gave legal advice on employee benefits to the whole of Sanlam, its clients, and brokers. This included advice on pension funds, provident funds, benefit funds, government retirement funds, group life schemes, trade union funds, a project on the cleansing all the Sanlam funds and schemes of discriminatory rules and practices, a study of impact of the new constitution on Sanlam business with specific emphasis on constitutional rights, the relevant labour legislation, and the impact thereof on Sanlam business.

1996 - 1997: Candidate Attorney, Somerset West at Miller Bosman le Roux Attorneys; also attended School for Legal Practice at UCT for the year 1996.

1997 - 1998: Attorney (professional assistant) at Miller Bosman le Roux.

March 1998: Started own attorney's firm, De Lange Attorneys, in Durbanville, Western Cape with wife and partner Hanlie de Lange. The firm specialises in Labour Law.

Riaan de Lange has contested and litigated in various Labour Court cases in various provinces in South Africa. He has also conducted numerous Arbitrations at the CCMA and various Bargaining Councils throughout South Africa. As lawyer, he has facilitated various conciliation and mediation processes, negotiations between trade unions and employers, and related consultations on labour related issues. He has represented both employees and employers in various cases enabling him to appreciate the viewpoints of the "other side" when facilitating, consulting and negotiating.

Riaan de Lange is well connected within a network of experts dealing with a range of products within the labour and human resources/capital fields, including recruitment, training, skills development, payroll systems, management, organisational structures, policy development and implementation, conciliation, arbitration and court litigation. The major legislation covered is the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act, and the Skills Development Act.

As from 2013 he is also Consultant at Laas & Scholtz Inc., and attorney firm, managing its Labour Law division. His own firm, De Lange Attorneys, is still running as a partnership between Riaan and Hanlie de Lange.

Other activities: Presented seminars and training courses at Sanlam on employee benefits, HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and legal matters. Lectured at the Cape Technikon (labour relations and law as part of managerial course). Lectures at the University of Cape Town, L.E.A.D School for Legal Practice as part of training for candidate attorneys in (i) Appropriate Dispute Resolution with emphasis on mediation and facilitation, and (ii) Labour Dispute Resolution.

Registered with the Law Society of South Africa as Education, Training and Development (ETD) Practitioner as part of the Legal Education & Development Programme accredited by SASSETA. Member of management of the Durbanville Business chamber from 1998; chairperson from 2007 to 2009. Member of board of directors and of management of the provincial business chamber known as AHI Western Cape from 2007 to 2010; represented the Western Cape on national level at the national business chamber known as AHI from 2007 to 2008; member of Business Western Cape, umbrella organisation for various business chambers in the Western Cape (represented the AHI) in 2010. Chairperson of the Governing Body of Durbanville Primary School from 2009 for a 3-year period until 2011, and of the Governing Body of the Durbanville High school as head of the Disciplinary and Legal Committee from 2014 until 2017. Management committee member and chairperson of Percy Bartley House a registered NPO in Woodstock, Cape Town caring for abused and neglected boys in 2011. Trustee of the SOS Trust, a registered NPO established to care for abused women and children within the community and Northern Suburbs of Cape Town - still one of three trustees with major project being Huis Jabes. Board member of Community Mental Health & Psychiatry Foundation (CMHP), a registered NPO in Brackenfell caring for psychiatric patients - still one of three board members with Roy Harris as chairperson/CEO. Committee member of the Tygerberg Attorneys Association since 2017 - still on the committee with labour law as portfolio.

Names: Xolani Nyali

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Region: Western Cape & Northern Cape Divisions Practitioners

Province: Western Cape

Designation: Attorney

Bio: My main passion is in the law, intra/entrepreneurship and community development. Law permeates every facet of our interaction. However, law is simply an enabler and we need to harness it and its processes in order to deliver solutions that are cost effective, efficient and which enable entrepreneurs and communities to get on with the business of putting our country to work. Education and Awards: Tertiary and Secondary2011-2014 University of the Western Cape, South Africa: Master of Laws in International Trade2010-2011 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa: Bachelor of Laws2006-2010 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa: Bachelor of Commerce2001-2005 Umtata High School, Mthatha, South Africa

Awards and Achievements:
Nominee for Amnesty International Social Change Awards: Student Leadership, 2008; Part of Delegation representing Eastern Cape at the Youth Parliament, Cape Town, 2008; Part of three South African students invited to International Student Festival in Trondheim in Norway, 2009; Member, Student Disciplinary Board, 2009; Alumni, Brightest Young Minds, 2009; Nominee, Johnnie Walker Young Striders Award, 2010; Invited to Participate at the 5th World Youth Congress in Istanbul in Turkey, 2010; Finalist, Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2011; Awarded a Special Prize for Student Community Engagement, Rhodes University, 2010; Rhodes University Top 100 Students in Community Engagement, 2010; Delegate to the 14th World Business Dialogue, Cologne, Germany, 2011; Ambassador of the 15th World Business Dialogue, Cologne, Germany, 2011; Associate, Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance, 2013; Accepted into the Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum, 2013; Invited into Golden Key International Honour Society, 2014; Elected Vice-Curator, Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum, 2014; Elected Vice-Curator, Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum, 2014; Included in Global Competition Review's Who's Who Legal: Competition 2017- Future Leaders (and each year since) and Accepted into the Apolitical Academy: Public Service Fellowship Programme, 2022.

Community Engagement Activities: RCL Training Project, 2008-2009 Early in 2008, I and three other members of the Rhodes SRC facilitated a workshop for the Representative Council of Learners at a high school in Grahamstown East. The aim of the workshop was to share our experiences of leadership and student governance with the learners in order to help them to become more effective student leaders.

In 2009, I was the governance mentor for one of the High School's, Ntsika High School. Tutoring in Grahamstown, 2008- 2010Mid-2008, I became part of the first cohort of Rhodes University students to tutor high school learners from the 7 historically disadvantaged high schools in Grahamstown East as part of the National Youth Service Program. I was honoured to have been integral to the process of securing over half a million rand for the program.

Leadership Roles:
Chairperson of Student Parliament Reference Group, 2006; Kimberley Hall Representative and SRC Residence Councillor, 2006; SRC Treasurer, 2007; SRC Vice President Internal, 2007 and SRC President, 2008. Post SRC Roles: National Youth Service Volunteer Campaign coordinator, 2008-2009; Founder and Chairperson, Pan African Youth Dialogue, 2009 - 2014.Deputy Chairperson of Employment Equity Forum, Bowmans, 2020 - 2022; Deputy Chairperson of Graduate Recruitment Committee and Chairperson of Bursary Committee, Bowmans, 2023; Executive Committee Member for Cape Town, Bowmans, 2023

Work Experience
Partner, Bowman Gilfillan Inc., 1 March 2018 - presentSecondee: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Brussels, 1 March - 30 September 2017; Senior Associate, Bowman Gilfillan Inc., 1 March 2015 - 28 February 2018Associate, Bowman Gilfillan Inc., Cape Town, 1 February 2013 - 28 February 2015Candidate Legal Practitioner, Bowman Gilfillan Inc., Cape Town, 14 January 2011 - 31 January 2013Sub-Warden, Rhodes University, 1 January - 30 November 2009Vacation Employment, Urban-Econ Development Economists, Gqeberha, each University vacation 2006-2007