Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc.

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Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc.

Makhanda firm dating from 1908 with litigation, conveyancing and estates teams, whose managing director has served as an acting High Court judge.

Profile checked: 16 October 2026

About Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc.

Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole has practised in Makhanda (Grahamstown) since 1908 and marked its centenary on 25 September 2008. It works from Matthew Fosi Chambers at 119 High Street, close to the High Court, and the group, made up of Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. and WR and C Inc., has 16 staff. Managing director Brin Brody (BA LLB) runs much of the High Court work and has been appointed an acting judge of the Eastern Cape Division several times. The other directors are Michael van der Veen (LLB, UNISA), Zelda Damons, who heads conveyancing, estates and notarial work, and Chanè Keese (BSocSc LLB, Rhodes). Professional assistant Kulani Muyambu has a graduate diploma in labour law.

Five people work on litigation, in the High Court, Labour Court, CCMA, Regional and Magistrates' Courts, covering building disputes, liquidations and sequestrations, insurance and personal injury claims, divorce and some criminal matters. Brody has also run public-interest cases involving Makana Municipality. The property side handles transfers, bonds, subdivisions, sectional title and township registers, while the estates team deals with wills, trusts and deceased and insolvent estates. There are also debt recoveries, labour disputes and company work. Linked businesses include 3%.Com Properties and Evo Homeloans.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

What They Are Known For

  • Litigation: High Court, Labour Court and Magistrates' Court disputes, including construction and insolvency.
  • Conveyancing: Transfers, bonds, subdivisions and sectional title.
  • Estates and trusts: Wills, trusts, deceased and insolvent estates.
  • Labour law: Disciplinary hearings, CCMA and Labour Court cases.
  • Recoveries: Debt collection and credit management.

Who They Help

Families, property owners, businesses and institutions in Makhanda and the surrounding Makana area.

Courts and Offices Covered

Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. appears at, or handles correspondent work for, the following:

  • Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
  • Labour Court
  • CCMA
  • Makhanda Regional Court
  • Makhanda Magistrates' Court

Before You Call: Litigation

If you are contacting Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. about a litigation matter, having these ready will make the first consultation quicker and more useful:

  • All documents and contracts related to the dispute
  • Any summons, notices or court papers received
  • A timeline of events
  • Names of people involved

Frequently Asked Questions

Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. works from Matthew Fosi Chambers, 119 High Street, Makhanda.

Its main areas are litigation, conveyancing, estates and trusts, labour law and recoveries. It lists 13 practice areas in total on our directory.

Yes. Litigation is one of the practice areas Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. Property & Conveyancing is one of the practice areas Wheeldon Rushmere & Cole Inc. lists. Call the firm to check that it can take on your specific matter and to ask how it charges.

Yes. It covers Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda, Labour Court, CCMA, Makhanda Regional Court, Makhanda Magistrates' Court.

You can call +27 (0)46 622 7005 Docex: 8 Grahamstown or email reception@wheeldon.co.za.

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Quick Facts

  • LPC number: 57314
  • Founded: 1908
  • Directors: Brin Brody (managing), Michael van der Veen, Zelda Damons, Chanè Keese
  • Team size: 16 staff
  • Offices: Matthew Fosi Chambers, 119 High Street, Makhanda
  • Hours: Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:30
  • Docex: 8 Grahamstown

About This Profile

Written by CallMyLawyer from the firm's own website and public listing information, checked on 16 October 2026. It is not an endorsement.

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