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With 30 years’ experience in the field, Erika is able to handle labour related matters at any level, including aspects such as:

• Restructuring
• Negotiation
• Disciplinary – and Performance issues
• Drafting (agreements, policies, pleadings, awards etc)
• Litigation (CCMA, Labour -, Labour Appeal – and Constitutional Court)

As a Tokiso panelist as well as in her capacity as attorney, she has extensive experience acting as Chairperson, Mediator or Arbitrator, both privately as well as for various Bargaining Councils. Erika has had the privilege of acting as a Judge in the Labour Court. She has also founded a training company which provides customized and/or accredited training relating to labour relations, where she shares her experience.

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Since 1995 Jan has been extensively involved with labour law and industrial relations matters as a consultant and as practicing attorney.  He performed consultation work and acted as Human Resource Manager for various companies and has performed these tasks in all provinces of the country.Jan has experience in a broad range of industrial relations and labour law matters, ranging from the drafting of workplace documentation / employment contracts, negotiations, union affairs, CCMA disputes, personnel training, disciplinary hearings, mediation and conflict resolution.  Jan also regularly appears in Arbitrations, as well as in the Labour Court.   He is an accredited trainer at the Services Seta and has presented numerous training sessions across the country.

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Pierre commenced his article clerkship in the Litigation Department of Symington & De Kock Attorneys and completed same in the general practice of Phillip van der Merwe & Partners Incorporated.  He acquired experience and skills in a broad range of general and commercial practice.  He was later appointed Professional Assistant and Director of the firm’s Criminal and Civil Litigation Department.In 2004 he relocated to Pretoria where he joined the commercial and litigation department of Jacobs and Partners Attorneys.  There he gained solid experience in High Court Litigation and Commercial work, including contracts and industrial relations.  In 2005 he commenced practice as a Professional Assistant with Bester & Rhoodie Attorneys.  Pierre has experience in Labour Law and related matters, ranging from the drafting of employment contracts and Disciplinary Codes, attending CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes and chairing disciplinary hearings

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Thulani joined Bester and Rhoodie Attorneys in February 2021 as a Paralegal and currently serves as a Candidate Attorney, having commenced his articles in June 2025.

Thulani is, among other things, responsible for the following:

• providing comprehensive administrative support, including the preparation and management of office and court files;
• liaising with clients and ensuring effective communication and follow-ups;
• assisting attorneys with the drafting of legal documents;
• attending to court-related functions, including the issuing and filing of court processes and the administration of matters on Court Online; and
• assisting with CCMA-related matters, including referrals, various applications, preparation of bundles and attending matters on behalf of clients.

She joined Bester and Rhoodie Attorneys in April 2024.

She is responsible for the firm’s daily administrative and office functions and provides support to the legal team.

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