Our vision
To be a leading law firm in business and commercial law matters which provides confidence to clients that their legal affairs are in good hands, at all times.
About the firm
Quality legal representation, guided by the highest ethical standards
A 100% black-owned law firm in East London, established on 1 April 2016.
Background
Who we are
Tshangana Attorneys Inc. is a 100% black-owned personal liability company established on 1 April 2016 and based in East London, Eastern Cape. The firm is led by its founding director and sole shareholder, Vuyolwethu (Vuyo) Tshangana, supported by an admitted attorney and administrative staff.
We provide high-quality, versatile legal services with particular strength in public sector and governance matters, labour and employment law (including chairing and representing parties in disciplinary proceedings), administrative law, commercial and contract work, conveyancing and bond registrations, and litigation.
Building on that foundation, the firm is growing its estate planning, conveyancing and notarial practice, while continuing to specialise in corporate governance and commercial contracts.
Our clients include provincial government departments, public entities and SOEs, municipalities, corporate clients and private individuals across the Eastern Cape and beyond. The firm actively embraces and promotes the transformation agenda of the South African legal profession.
Our mission
To provide quality legal representation guided by the highest ethical and professional standards.
Our values
What clients can expect from us
Integrity
We work to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Quality
High-quality, versatile legal services, prepared with care.
Practical solutions
Advice that is practical, solution-oriented and fit for purpose.
Confidence
Clients should know that their legal affairs are in good hands, at all times.
Transformation
We actively embrace and promote the transformation agenda of the South African legal profession.
Founding Director & Principal
Founding Director & Principal
Mr Vuyolwethu (Vuyo) Tshangana
Attorney | Notary Public | Conveyancer | Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) [FAArb (SA)]
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2002, Vuyo brings more than 24 years of post-admission experience combining private legal practice with senior public-sector leadership in law, public finance, governance and compliance.
Qualifications
- B.Proc – University of Port Elizabeth (now Nelson Mandela University)
- LLM in Labour Law (with Constitutional Interpretation and Administrative Law) – University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Multiple certificates in Corporate Governance – Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA)
- Notary Public and Conveyancer
- Fellow / qualified arbitrator – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)
Career highlights
Private practice (2002–2006)
Civil, criminal and labour litigation in the High Court and lower courts.
Office of the Premier, Eastern Cape
Senior Legal Advisor.
Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury (from 2007)
Led the public finance compliance unit; developed finance policies; served on procurement committees; drafted and negotiated contracts; represented Treasury before SCOPA.
Boards and audit committees
Board member of public entities; member of Audit Committees at provincial and local government level (including Alfred Nzo District Municipality and Eastern Cape Department of Health).
Trusteeship
Trustee of the Eastern Cape Education Development Trust.
Our team
The people you will deal with
Mr Vuyo Tshangana
Founding Director – Attorney, Notary Public, Conveyancer, FAArb (SA)
Ms Inga Mkiva
Admitted Attorney
Sinothando Bekwa
Office Manager
Phelisa Ngculu
Legal Secretary
Sindiswa Catazo
General Assistant
Track record
Selected recent matters
Full original reference letters are available on request.
Disciplinary proceedings
Mayibuye Transport Corporation
Chaired the disciplinary hearing of an executive employee of this PFMA Schedule 3D entity (2024–2025).
Services rated “excellent” – CEO reference, August 2025
Labour
AIDC-EC
Employer representative in the disciplinary hearing of a Senior Manager (2025–2026).
Services rated “excellent” – CEO reference, May 2026
Conveyancing & notarial
Corporate client
Registration of a Mortgage Bond (R13 066 763) and a Notarial Bond (R1 700 000) in favour of a development finance institution (April 2026).
Services described as “above par and satisfactory”
Conveyancing
Property trust
High-value commercial property transfer in the Eastern Cape (purchase price R17 400 000), an efficient multi-stakeholder process (April 2026).
Strong client feedback
Board of Inquiry
Transnet Freight Rail
Chaired a formal Board of Inquiry into a fatal motor vehicle accident and produced a comprehensive report (2021).
Services rated “excellent”
PFMA advisory
Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Chaired the Irregular Expenditure Committee (2018–2019), with PFMA advice and disciplinary recommendations.
Client “extremely impressed”
Litigation
Eastern Cape Gambling Board
Extensive High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal regulatory and licensing litigation across multiple matters spanning several years.
Commercial & contract
Corporate clients
Ongoing corporate, commercial and contract law advisory for clients including Amadlelo Agri, Modern Business Holdings, Magwa Enterprise Tea and Lithemba Amalahle Mining.
Rated excellent to above par
Ready to discuss your matter?
Book a consultation with Mr Tshangana or Ms Mkiva at our Nahoon offices.