Shweshwe is a dynamic legal practitioner with over a decade of experience in litigation, commercial law, employment and labour law, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. She is a member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and currently practices under the Bridge Group of Advocates.
Her legal journey began in 2012 as a candidate attorney, progressing to director at Madiba Motsai Masitenyane and Githiri Attorneys Inc., where she led numerous high-value and complex matters across public and private sectors. She was admitted as an attorney in 2014 and later transitioned to the Bar, completing her pupillage at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates in 2024 and 2025.
She holds an LLB from the University of Johannesburg, a Higher Diploma and Master’s Degree in Labour Law, and various certifications including Prospecting and Mining Law, Practice Management, and Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution. In 2023, before joining the bar, she completed an Advanced Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution with the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa. She is a registered Mediator who practices in this field.
Shweshwe has appeared in a broad range of forums, advising and acting for state-owned entities, municipalities, and private clients on matters involving construction disputes, public procurement, contract enforcement, regulatory compliance, and employment relations. She is also skilled in legal drafting, investigations, forensic analysis, and policy development.
Her practice areas include:
- General Litigation and Commercial Disputes
- Labour and Employment Law
- Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Construction and Procurement Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Advocate Masitenyane brings a principled, detail-oriented approach to every matter, combining strong advocacy skills with deep sectoral knowledge. She is committed to promoting ethical and transformative legal practice in South Africa.”
