Democratically elected office bearers, accountable to the membership, serving fixed terms.
Founder and Director of Nomaswazi Shabangu Attorneys, with over 25 years in the legal profession. Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission and Council member of the Legal Sector Charter Council. Elected Regional Vice President of FIDA Africa in 2024, serving on its Executive Council. Recognised among Africa's most influential women lawyers in the 2026 Mail Courtroom 100.
Attorney and conveyancer practising in the Eastern Cape. A SAWLA member since 2006, serving across various structures and committees before being co-opted onto the NEC in 2021 and elected Vice President in 2023. Committed to legal education and the mentorship of aspirant lawyers.
Legal practitioner, Advocate, and Acting Judge of the Labour Court, as well as a Legal Practice Council Councillor. Former educator, SAPS police reservist, and CCMA Commissioner. Ran her own law firm for a decade before joining the Johannesburg Society of Advocates in 2022. Currently completing a Masters in Labour Law.
Holds an LLB (Cum Laude) from UNISA and heads the Conveyancing Department at Parker Attorneys & Conveyancers in Cape Town. Chairperson of the Muslim Personal Law Network (South Africa) and a longstanding advocate for the recognition and regulation of Muslim marriages. Recipient of the Panache Visionary Award (2026).
Admitted legal practitioner since 2005, holding an LLB from the University of Pretoria and a certificate in Corporate Law from UNISA. Director of Mathopo-Makweya Attorneys Incorporated since 2007. Active in women's empowerment initiatives and a member in good standing of both SAWLA and the BLA.
Each branch is led by an elected Chairperson and executive committee, implementing the national programme within their jurisdiction.
