Insolvency Law case law

Insolvency Law in South Africa encompasses critical processes such as sequestration, liquidation, and business rescue, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by insolvent individuals and entities. This area of law is essential for understanding the rights and obligations of creditors and debtors, as well as the mechanisms available for financial recovery or dissolution. Semantis AI provides comprehensive access to the latest reportable judgments in this field, tracking developments daily to ensure legal practitioners and the public stay informed. Recent judgments, including *Wentzel and Others v Banxso (Pty) Ltd and Others* and *Afropulse 477 (Pty) Ltd v Van Der Heever N.O and Others*, highlight the evolving landscape of insolvency law and its implications for stakeholders. By offering a centralized resource for case law, Semantis AI supports users in navigating the complexities of insolvency matters with clarity and precision.

Leading judgments

  1. Wentzel and Others v Banxso (Pty) Ltd and Others (23249/2024) [2026] ZAWCHC 95 (2 March 2026) Western Cape High Court · 2 March 2026 · Reportability 75
  2. Afropulse 477 (Pty) Ltd v Van Der Heever N.O and Others (13720/2024P; 14437/24P) [2026] ZAKZPHC 23 (27 February 2026) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg) · 27 February 2026 · Reportability 78
  3. Roering NO and Others v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others (2024/146523) [2026] ZAGPPHC 24 (3 February 2026) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 3 February 2026 · Reportability 80
  4. Naxa Trading (Pty) Ltd and Another v Voltex (Pty) Ltd and Another (3478/2023) [2026] ZAECMKHC 8 (29 January 2026) Eastern Cape High Court (Makhanda) · 29 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  5. Body Corporate of Ronelda Park v Mashaba (2025/108114) [2026] ZAGPPHC 18 (27 January 2026) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 27 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  6. Christensen NO and Another v D.M (763/2024) [2025] ZASCA 193 (15 December 2025) Supreme Court of Appeal · 15 December 2025 · Reportability 82
  7. City of Cape Town and Others v Master of the High Court, Cape Town and Others (2025/207083) [2025] ZAWCHC 586 (12 December 2025) Western Cape High Court · 12 December 2025 · Reportability 82
  8. Patel v South African Securitisation Programme (RF) Limited and Others (790/2024) [2025] ZASCA 186 (8 December 2025) Supreme Court of Appeal · 8 December 2025 · Reportability 82
  9. Standard Bank of South Africa Limited v LLR Propertys (Pty) Ltd (2024/050928) [2025] ZAGPJHC 1248 (4 December 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 4 December 2025 · Reportability 82
  10. F and Catai Transport Solutions (Pty) Ltd (In Liquidation) and Others v Mpakati (2025-003969; 2025-202949) [2025] ZAGPPHC 1335 (4 December 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 4 December 2025 · Reportability 78
  11. Voltex (Pty) Ltd v Tumishi Electrical and Building Construction CC (7185/2023) [2025] ZALMPPHC 232 (3 December 2025) Limpopo High Court (Polokwane) · 3 December 2025 · Reportability 78
  12. Strydom N.O and Others v Le Roux (A07/25) [2025] ZAWCHC 509 (3 November 2025) Western Cape High Court · 3 November 2025 · Reportability 82
  13. Van Niekerk NO v Africa KZN Property (Pty) Ltd and Others (22/22038; 22/22039; 22/22370) [2025] ZAGPJHC 1111 (30 October 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 30 October 2025 · Reportability 82
  14. Walker and Another v Schabort Potgieter Attorneys Inc and Others (320/2024; 368/2024) [2025] ZASCA 154 (17 October 2025) Supreme Court of Appeal · 17 October 2025 · Reportability 78
  15. Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd v Zitixo Trading (Pty) Ltd (4880/2024) [2025] ZAECQBHC 41 (16 October 2025) Eastern Cape High Court (Gqeberha) · 16 October 2025 · Reportability 81
  16. Ex parte Du Raan and Another; Ex parte Snyman; and Ex parte Buys (6165/2024; 29/2025; 645/2025) [2025] ZAFSHC 284 (9 September 2025) Free State High Court · 9 September 2025 · Reportability 80
  17. Wentzel v Banxso (Pty) Ltd and Others (23249/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 376 (22 August 2025) Western Cape High Court · 22 August 2025 · Reportability 81
  18. Education and Training Unit NPC v Mwanandimai (38645/22) [2025] ZAGPPHC 829 (21 August 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 21 August 2025 · Reportability 80
  19. ABSA Bank Limited v Loumarles Landgoed (Pty) Ltd (2023/131314) [2025] ZAGPPHC 773 (7 August 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 7 August 2025 · Reportability 82
  20. Van Den Heever N.O and Another v Merchant Commercial Finance 1 (Pty) Ltd t/a Merchant Factors and Another (7595/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 317 (29 July 2025) Western Cape High Court · 29 July 2025 · Reportability 82

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