National Bar Council of South Africa

National Executive Committee Leadership

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Governance & Strategic Leadership

National Executive Committee

Strategic leadership and governance of the National Bar Council of South Africa

Executive Leadership Advisory Council Committee Members Honorary Members
10
Total NEC Members
4
Executive Committee
6
Advisory Council
0
Committee Members
Current Term Information
Term Period

2025 - Present (1 year)

Geographic Representation

Members represent Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northern Cape, Western Cape

Governance Structure

Multi-portfolio leadership with executive, advisory, and committee functions

Executive Committee

Strategic leadership and governance

NEC Member
EXECUTIVE

Adv. Hendrik Potgieter

National Chairperson

Overall leadership and strategic direction of NBCSA

Law Chambers, Elarduspark , Gauteng

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA0756

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
656 Alouette Street
Elarduspark, Gauteng
0181
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Admitted: 2003
Called to Bar: 2017
NEC Member
EXECUTIVE

Adv. Sandra Makoasha

National Deputy Chairperson

Assists the Chairperson and acts in their absence

Polokwane, Polokwane , Limpopo

Back to List Term: Oct 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA01031

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
19B Schoeman Street, 19B Schoeman Street, Polokwane LIMPOPO
Polokwane, Limpopo
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Admitted: 2017
Called to Bar: 2018
Adv. Yvette Le Roux
EXECUTIVE

Adv. Yvette Le Roux

National Secretary

Responsible for documentation, correspondence, and records

Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA#81

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Details to be provided soon and if urgently required, email the Counsel.
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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Admitted: 2012
NEC Member
EXECUTIVE

Adv. Laverene Accom

National Deputy Secretary

Assists the Secretary with administrative duties

Kimberley Chambers, Coloured , Northern Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA01167

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Bishops Club, Livingstone Room
Coloured, Northern Cape
8301
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Admitted: 2021
Called to Bar: 2020
LinkedIn: Connect

Advisory Council

Expert guidance and policy advice

NEC Member
ADVISORY

Adv. GH Philander

Legal Education & Training

Responsible for member training and CPD

Cape Town , Western Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA#31

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Western Cape Chambers
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Admitted: 2005
NEC Member
ADVISORY

Adv. Ndivhuwo Sethusha- Shongwe

Discipline & Ethics

Handles ethical matters and disciplinary procedures

Johannesburg , Gauteng

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Waterfall country village
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Admitted: 1995
Called to Bar: 2017
Adv. Anthony Schnehage
ADVISORY

Adv. Anthony Schnehage

Legal Affairs & Strategic Legal Services

Coordinates provinces and manages legal affairs

Polokwane Chambers, Polokwane , Limpopo

Back to List Term: Nov 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA01004

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
133 Logan Street
Polokwane, Limpopo
0699
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Admitted: 2018
Called to Bar: 2018
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NEC Member
ADVISORY

Adv. Andre Paries

Fidelity Fund Matters & Stakeholder Representation

Manages fidelity fund and strategic legal services

Cape Town , Western Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA#29

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Western Cape Chambers
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Admitted: 2000
NEC Member
ADVISORY

Adv. BVL Momoti

Special Advisor Legal Education & Training

Provides special advisory on legal education and training matters

Cape Town , Western Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA#27

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Western Cape Chambers
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Admitted: 2000
Adv. Amon Nyondo
ADVISORY

Adv. Amon Nyondo

Additional Member

Honourary

Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape

Back to List Term: Aug 2025 - Present Membership: NBCSA#69

Contact Information

Chambers Address:
Details to be provided soon and if urgently required, email the Counsel.
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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Admitted: 2004

Past NEC Members

Previous leadership contributions to the National Bar Council

Historical NEC Leadership

Name Portfolio Term Period Role
Adv. Hendrink Potgieter National Chairperson 2025 Member
Adv. Anothy Marc Schnehage Legal Affairs & Strategic Legal Services 2025 Member