Bills of Costs
Preparation of bills of costs for lower and higher courts, including appearances to argue taxation before the taxing master.
Legal Costs Consultants · South Africa
Legal Cost Expertise.
Backed by Litigation Experience.
Specialist assistance with bills of costs, statements of account and taxation proceedings in South Africa’s lower and higher courts.
Masters of What It Costs to Litigate.
Over a decade of legal practice experience
Lower and higher court cost matters
100% black-owned company
About Mintshaho
A consultancy built on courtroom groundwork.
Mintshaho Legal Cost Consultants is a subsidiary of Mintshaho (Pty) Ltd, a 100% black-owned company founded by Terrance Maluleke, a legal practitioner of the High Court of South Africa.
With a strong foundation in civil litigation, the company brings practical insight to the preparation of legal costs and taxation matters. Its approach combines attention to detail, litigation experience and a commitment to timely, professional service.
Our Services
Cost work prepared for scrutiny.
Throughout this site, “taxation” refers to the court process of assessing legal costs before a taxing master. It does not relate to tax returns or SARS services.
Statements of Account
Preparation of statements of account for individuals and legal entities, set out clearly and item by item.
Opposing and Defending Taxation
Preparation of opposing papers and appearances to oppose or defend taxation in the lower and higher courts.
Legal Cost Opinions
Considered legal opinions on bills of costs and statements of account before you proceed.
Why Work With Us
Measured, Methodical, Accountable.
Practical litigation experience
Our work is grounded in civil litigation in the lower and higher courts, not theory alone.
Careful preparation
Every item is prepared with attention to detail so that a bill can withstand scrutiny.
Legal cost procedure
A working understanding of taxation procedure and the requirements of the taxing master.
Dedicated client service
Responsive communication and timely execution from instruction through to taxation.
Meet Our Leadership
The people behind the practice.
Terrance Maluleke
Founder and Director
Terrance holds an LLB from the University of Limpopo, obtained in 2012, and entered the legal profession in March 2013. His experience includes civil litigation in lower and higher courts and over a decade of preparing bills of costs and statements of account. He also teaches legal costs at the LEAD School for Legal Practice in Thohoyandou.
Gilbert Makibelo
Associate Director
Gilbert holds an honours degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Limpopo. His background in economics, financial management and auditing, together with training in legal costs, supports the firm's analytical approach to client matters.
Winnie Mogudi
Managing and Administrative Director
Winnie has qualifications in agriculture, education, management and business administration. She oversees administration, client relationships and operational coordination, supporting the delivery of professional and responsive service.
Fee Approach
Fees depend on the service required. Please contact our team to discuss the applicable fee basis and obtain confirmation for your matter.
Let’s Discuss Your Legal Cost Requirements.
Contact our team for assistance with bills of costs, statements of account and taxation matters.