After an impressive contribution spanning 40 years, Sakkie is now pursuing personal goals whilst still being involved with the firm's activities as a consultant and advisor.

Previously Sakkie was a director at VDT Attorneys Inc, and headed the Commercial and Property Law Department, as well managing the Administration and Estate Planning Department, with a special focus on advanced property law.

Sakkie holds BA (Law) and LLB degrees (University of Pretoria). He also holds a post graduate Diploma in Advanced Labour Law (University of Johannesburg). He was admitted as an attorney, notary and conveyancer in January 1979.

Sakkie acts as chairman of the Strubenkop Residents’ Association and vice chairman of the Blue Valley Home Owners Association.