About Us
Who We Are
The firm has been around since 1998 and Masunet became a Director on 01/09/2006. We are dedicated to serving our clients’ legal needs in Port Elizabeth. Over the past 27 years, we’ve established and maintained robust relationships with our clients, ensuring we understand and meet their unique requirements.
At Molenaar and Griffiths Port Elizabeth Inc., we are equipped to handle all your legal matters, regardless of size. Our team consists of eleven dynamic individuals, representing the diverse cultures of South Africa, and most have been with us since 2006.
This longevity speaks volumes about our work environment, where our staff is more than just employees—they are family. We prioritize not only their professional growth but also their families’ well- being and children’s education.
Our approach is centred around building strong, personalized relationships with our clients. We take the time to understand the environments in which you operate, allowing us to tailor our services to your specific needs and expectations.
This commitment ensures that we are not only your legal advisors but your partners in navigating any legal challenges that may arise.
We serve on the following panels:
- Legal Aid
- LegalWise
- GBS Mutual Bank and
- NMBM
We would be honoured to demonstrate how we can be the best legal support for your company. Please consider giving us the opportunity to prove our value to your organization.
Our Personnel
We have a staff complement of Eleven dynamic and energetic people representing all cultures in South Africa.

Masunet Strydom
Director
(LLB) (LLM) PG DIP- LABOUR (CUM LAUDE) 23 Years’ Experience.

Lee-Ann Groenewald
Associate Attorney
(LLB) +3 years’ experience.

Adele Zeelie
Conveyancing Secretary
30 years’ experience.

Ashandria Simons
Legal Secretary
12 years’ experience.

Sheree Bisschoff
Office Manager
Legal Department Manager and Human Resource Manager. 14 years’ experience.

Nomandla Mxala
Litigation and Collection Clerk
30 years’ experience.

Gloria Stokwe
Litigation and Collection Clerk
5 years’ experience.

Claudette Atterbury
Litigation and Collection Clerk
12 years’ experience.

Zandile Samuel
Legal Secretary Trainee
2 years’ experience.

Joletta Johnstone
Receptionist
40 years’ experience.

Brendan Welsh
Clerk
Joined the firm on 6 January 2025 to complete his Articles of Clerkship.