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Our Team

Penelope Rodlyn Mahon

Director

Practice Areas: Property Law (Conveyancing & commercial) | Trust & estate Planning | Deceased Estate Administration | Notarial Practice

Penny obtained her undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1988 and completed her Bachelor of Laws degree in 1991, both degrees being awarded by the University of the Witwatersrand. 

Penny began her legal career serving articles with JB Hugo & Cronje Inc. in 1992, and was admitted as an Attorney in 1993, staying on at the company as a professional assistant. She was then appointed as a director of the company in 1997.

Penny was admitted as a Conveyancer in 1997, and as a Notary Public in 2000, and has also completed a Diploma in Deceased Estate Law.  She practices mainly in the fields of conveyancing, estate planning and deceased estates, and has further interests in commercial law and notarial work, including antenuptial contracts.

Penny previously served as a member of her church council for a period of six years, and now assists the same body with legal advice when needed. She is also a presenter of a legal lecture in an ongoing, pre-marriage course presented by the church.

Penny is an animal lover, and an avid birder, and her passion is the bushveld. That’s where you are likely to find her in her “downtime”, enjoying the serenity of the many beautiful destinations our country has to offer.

Shanette Jacobs

Director

Practice Areas: General Litigation | Notarial Practice

Shanette attended the North West University, Potchefstroom for four years where she attained the degree LLB in 2014. 

She completed her first year of articles in 2015 at a firm in Potchefstroom where she gained much experience in Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation and Family Law. She completed her second year of articles in 2016 at JB Hugo & Cronje Inc. and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2017 and admitted as a Notary Public in 2019. She was appointed as a director at JB Hugo & Cronje Inc in 2021.

She heads our litigation department and assists clients with General Civil Litigation (Magistrates’ Court & High Court), Debt Collections, Correspondent Matters, Criminal Law Matters and Family Law matters.  Shanette also assists clients with notarial work, such as the drafting and registering of antenuptial contracts and notarial certification and authentication of documents. 

Shanette has a love for the arts, which includes music and musical theatre. Beyond the office, she has a passion for cooking and an appreciation for fine wine.

Elizma Kempen

Director

Practice Areas: Commercial Law | Corporate Governance | Trust Advisory & Compliance | Mortgage Bonds

Elizma graduated in 2015 at the North West University, Potchefstroom where she attained her LLB degree.

She commenced her first year of articles in 2016 at a law firm in Illovo, Johannesburg and gained experience in the field of labour law, commercial law, commercial litigation as well as general litigation.

She joined our team at JB Hugo and Cronje Inc in 2017 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2019.  She was appointed as a director of the company in 2021.

She focuses primarily on Commercial Law, advising clients on a wide range of corporate and contractual matters. She also assists in the preparation of various commercial opinions, drafting of commercial agreements and documents, establishment of trusts and preparing legal opinions regarding trusts.

In her free time, she loves traveling, expressing her creativity through music and enjoys a good glass of whiskey.

Langa Sitshinga
Mid-Tier Paralegal

Langa provides dedicated support on all related matters. His efficiency and strong-understanding of legal processes make him an invaluable part of the team.

Edith Campanario
Senior Estate Administrator & Legal Secretary

With years of experience in estate administration, Edith ensures that every estate is handled with care, precision and compassion – guiding families through every step with dignity and professionalism

Petra van Niekerk
Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

Petra oversees the firm’s bookkeeping and office administration with precision and integrity. Her reliability and methodical approach ensure that everything – from billing to logistics – runs seamlessly.

Trudie van den Berg
Receptionist & Front Office Co-Ordinator

As the first friendly face our clients see, Trudie ensures every interaction is welcoming and professional. Her calm presence and friendly nature set the tone for the JBHC client experience.

Elsa van Niekerk
Senior Legal Secretary

Dedicated and organised, Elsa brings a wealth of experience and calm professionalism to every task, ensuring our clients and team receive nothing short of excellence.

Kilvoni Mashimbye
Junior Paralegal

Working closely with our attorneys, Kilvoni supports the team with dedication and care. Her proactive attitude and steady reliability contribute to the smooth handling of every case.

Ivy Mfolo
Junior Estate Administrator

Dedicated and detail-orientated, Ivy assists in every aspect of estate administration – ensuring matters are processed smoothly and clients receive attentive, timely support throughout.