Can an Appeal Court Grant a Final Winding-Up Order if a Provisional one Already Exists?

A recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 31 March 2025 brings much-needed clarity to

By Eloise Cilliers 7 Min Read

High Court Ruling Clarifies when Post-Liquidation Payments can be Voided under Section 341(2)

A recent judgment in the High Court of South Africa (Cape Town) - Muller NO and Another v Cultigrain (Pty)

Default Judgments and Courts’ Leniency

Obtaining a default judgment (DJ) can be a straightforward process when the defendant fails to defend or respond. However, recent

Johannesburg High Court Launches Dedicated Insolvency Court

In an important development for businesses, creditors, and legal professionals across Gauteng, the Johannesburg High Court has introduced a pilot

By Eloise Cilliers 3 Min Read

Do Post-Commencement Creditors Now Have a Say in Business Rescue?

The Impact of the Wescoal Judgment on the Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue Proceedings The Supreme Court

By Koos Benadie 6 Min Read

Is Non-Disclosure a Policy Killer?

Lessons from M.D.L. v. Liberty Group Limited In March 2021, an Eastern Cape woman experienced a life-changing trauma when she

By George Herbst 5 Min Read

When the Wheels Come off: Lessons in Consumer Rights and Ethical Representation.

The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in Platinum Wheels (Pty) Ltd v The National Consumer Commission & Another

By Wilco du Toit 5 Min Read

Caught in the Crosshairs? Understanding Non-Joinder and Misjoinder in Legal Battles

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly dragged into a legal battle that has little to do with you? It’s not

How legal experts facilitate corporate turnarounds

Business Rescue in South Africa Business rescue, a formal corporate turnaround mechanism, is legislated under Chapter 6 of the South

By Pieter Walters 3 Min Read