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Founding Director
Sizwe Gcayi
Chief Executive Officer
Viwe Mafanya
Senior Associate
Esethu Nyombo
Attorney
Namhla Mzuku
Associate Attorney
Thandolwethu Jele
Governance Practitioner
Benjamin Chayamiti
Company Secretarial Administrator
Anita Strodike
Candidate Attorney
Sihle Khumalo
Executive Assistant
Bonolo Phamodi
Business Development Manager
Lesedi Mpoko
Client Relations Manager
Xolile Myeni
Receptionist
Petunia Nevombe

Sizwe Gcayi

FOUNDING DIRECTOR

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Sizwe Gcayi is an experienced corporate attorney and accredited commercial mediator. As the founding partner of SGA Law Africa, he leads a dynamic boutique corporate and commercial legal practice serving clients across a broad spectrum of sectors including public transport, media, mining, engineering, and organised business formations.

An admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a member of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA), Sizwe brings a principled, solutions-driven approach to boardroom leadership and corporate governance. He is also an accredited mediator, having completed the Conflict Dynamics Commercial Mediator Skills Training Course, he is well positioned to facilitate complex dispute resolution matters.

Before founding SGA Law Africa, Sizwe was a Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel, where he played a key role in the firm’s international trade law practice. His portfolio included

successful representations in tariff applications, anti-dumping measures, and other trade remedies designed to protect and empower local industry. He has advised clients on bilateral and multilateral trade frameworks, including GATT, SACU, the SADC Free Trade Area, and the SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.

Sizwe also regularly leads high-impact legal projects and corporate transactions, helping clients unlock opportunities and manage risk across diverse sectors. His cross-boarder work and collaboration with international legal teams and regulators further position him as a trusted legal advisor in navigating complex regulatory and commercial environments.
Qualifications +
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa – 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B,)Walter Sisulu University - 2009
Masters of Law (LLM) in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa, University of Pretoria - 2010
Certification +
Conflict Dynamics Commercial Mediator Skills Training Course, Conflict Dynamics Mediator - 2024
License and Membership +
Member of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)
Practice Areas +
Corporate Governance
Commercial Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Dispute Resolution
International Business Transactions
Trade Remedies Investigations and Trade Policy
Business Associations
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Viwe Mafanya

Chief Executive Officer

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As the CEO of SGA Law Africa, Viwe is responsible for managing the overall operations of the firm. She also provides financial and administrative support to the firm by overseeing the financial transactions of the firm and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes that are critical to meeting the firm’s strategic objectives.
Qualifications +
Accounting
Auditing
Business Ethics
Communications
Critical Thinking
Negotiations
Strategic Planning
Competencies +
Accounting
Auditing
Business Ethics
Communications
Critical Thinking
Negotiations
Strategic Planning
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Esethu Nyombo

Senior Associate

Biography +
Bio
Qualifications +
LLM in International Trade and Investment Law, University of Pretoria
LLB, Walter Sisulu University
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
Project Management, Stellenbosch Business School
Accredited Commercial Mediator, Conflict Dynamics TDRS
Competencies +
Commercial Mediation
Corporate and Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Due Diligence
Dispute Resolution
M&As
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Namhla Mzuku

Attorney

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Namhla Mzuku is an accomplished attorney and governance professional with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services across both private and public sectors. She is a practising senior attorney at SGA Law Africa, a boutique legal practice advising clients on various commercial transactions, business rescue, and stakeholder governance frameworks.

Namhla has served in senior in-house legal and compliance roles, most notably as the Secretarial and Compliance Manager at Convergence Partners, a Pan-African private equity investment firm. In this capacity, she oversaw corporate governance structures, managed regulatory compliance across South Africa and Mauritius, led FSCA licence applications, and advised on Exchange Control, Anti-Money Laundering, general fund administration, and contributed to board-level legal and risk management, and policy implementation.

Namhla combines her practical legal experience with a strong academic foundation. She holds an Economics and Management Sciences Master of Philosophy in Taxation from the University of Pretoria, an LLB and a BA in Political Science and International Relations, both from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Certificate in International Trade Regulations from the World Trade Institute through the University of Bern in Switzerland. She has furthered her expertise through specialised short course in Tax Law and Business Rescue Practice, and she is a licensed Junior Business Rescue Practitioner registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.

Her professional memberships include the Golden Key International Honour Society and the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT), where she is an affiliated member. Namhla is known her principled leadership, regulatory insight, and commitment to advancing sound governance practices in complex legal and commercial environments.
Qualifications +
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa -2020
Master of Philosophy in Taxation (MPHIL: Taxation), University of
Pretoria, Economics and Management Sciences – 2024
Advanced Short Course in Business Rescue Practice, University of South Africa Centre for Business Law – 2020
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of the Witwatersrand – 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Political Science and International Relations), University of the Witwatersrand – 2012
Certification +
Tax Law Short Course Certificate, University of Cape Town – 2021
Certificate in International Trade Regulations, World Trade Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland – 2016
License and Membership +
Junior Business Rescue Practitioner, Companies and Intellectual Property Commission – 2024
Golden Key International Honour Society - 2024
Affiliated Member of the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) - 2025
Practice Areas +
Corporate Governance
Commercial Law
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Compliance
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Thandolwethu Jele

Associate Attorney

Biography +
Bio
Qualifications +
LLM in International Trade and Investment Law, University of Pretoria
LLB, Walter Sisulu University
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
Project Management, Stellenbosch Business School
Accredited Commercial Mediator, Conflict Dynamics TDRS
Competencies +
Commercial Mediation
Corporate and Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Due Diligence
Dispute Resolution
M&As
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Benjamin Chayamiti

Governance Practitioner

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Benjamin Chayamiti is a seasoned governance professional with expertise in corporate governance, compliance management, risk assessment, and organisational development. He specialises in designing and maintaining governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting board-level functions. Benjamin is skilled in governance reporting, compliance audits, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, making him an integral part of fostering effective governance practices within organisations. He is particularly adept at assisting with board and committee support, policy development, and risk mitigation strategies.

Benjamin is a recognised leader in his field, having been a speaker at the 2024 Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Conference, where he presented on the topic: Sustainable Futures: A Blueprint for Responsible Investment Management. He was also the winner of the 11th Annual Unisa Research & Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase in 2023, an achievement that highlights his dedication to research and innovation in governance and risk management.
Qualifications +
Master of Administration in Public Management and Policy, University of Pretoria
Post Graduate Diploma, Risk Management, University of South Africa
Bachelor of Laws, University of South Africa
Certification +
Associate of Chartered Governance Institute
Chartered Secretary
Chartered Governance Professional
License and Membership +
Institute Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA)
Practice Areas +
Corporate Governance
Company Secretarial Work
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Governance Frameworks
Ethical Governance
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Anita Strodike

Company Secretarial Administrator

Qualifications +
Management and Administration Diploma, Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa
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Sihle Khumalo

Candidate Attorney

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Sihle plays vital roles at SG Governance. As the assistant to the company secretary for various organisations which we service, she has gained immense experience for close to five years in corporate governance, administration, and corporate shareholdings.

In that time, Sihle has been a support to Sizwe in the liaison with board members across their organisations. Her secretarial administration includes various industries from transport, mining to entertainment. Sihle also helps compile legal documents and assists in drafting legal opinions.
Qualifications +
Bachelor of Laws, University of South Africa
Certification +
Project Management
Practice Areas +
Company Secretarial Services
Secretarial Administration
Office Administration
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC)
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Bonolo Phamodi

Candidate Attorney

Biography +
Bio
Qualifications +
LLM in International Trade and Investment Law, University of Pretoria
LLB, Walter Sisulu University
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
Project Management, Stellenbosch Business School
Accredited Commercial Mediator, Conflict Dynamics TDRS
Competencies +
Commercial Mediation
Corporate and Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Due Diligence
Dispute Resolution
M&As
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Lesedi Mpoko

Business Development Manager

Qualifications +
Dip: Integrated Communication, Tshwane University of Technology
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Xolile Myeni

Client Relations Manager

Qualifications +
NDip: Legal Assistance, Tshwane University of Technology
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Petunia Nevombe

Receptionist

Qualifications +
NDip: Cost and Management Accounting, Tshwane University Technology
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