Wessels Botha Stoltz Inc.

Wessels Botha Stoltz Inc. Wessels Botha Stoltz Inc. is a young, energetic and multi-disciplinary law firm situated in Menlyn Maine in Pretoria, Gauteng Province.

We differentiate ourselves from other firms by providing professional, tailor-made solutions and services. We have a modern outlook, we are passionate about what we do and are results driven, therefore ensuring the best outcome for our clients. In our experience, our locality serves as a major advantage for our clients, as it enables us to execute our instructions punctually and effectively. We ar

e committed to placing our clients’ interests first and to provide a quality, fast, accurate and personalised service that exceeds our clients' expectations.

27/07/2026

When can a court remove company directors during business rescue?

In a recent High Court judgment, two directors were removed after repeatedly failing to cooperate with the business rescue practitioner. The Court also ordered them to pay the costs of the application on the punitive attorney-and-client scale.

Our latest article examines the statutory duties imposed on directors during business rescue and the circumstances in which a court may intervene to protect the integrity of the rescue process.

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06/07/2026

Can a business rescue order still be implemented after an application for leave to appeal has been filed?

The answer is yes - but only in exceptional circumstances.

Our latest article examines a recent High Court order applying section 18(3) of the Superior Courts Act, allowing a business rescue order to remain in force pending the outcome of appeal proceedings. We discuss the legal principles governing section 18(3) applications and why timing is often critical in business rescue matters.

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25/06/2026

Urgent application before the High Court?

Many litigants assume that because a matter is commercially significant or causing financial prejudice, it automatically qualifies as urgent. That is not always the case.

Our latest article explores the legal principles governing urgency in South African courts, including the question often asked in urgent motion courts: "What is burning?" and "Where is the blood in the streets?"

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17/06/2026

Business rescue or litigation tactic?

We recently acted on behalf of the successful applicant in an urgent business rescue application before the North-West High Court. The Court set aside a last-minute section 129 business rescue resolution after finding that it had not been adopted in a genuine pursuit of business rescue, but for an ulterior purpose.

This reportable judgment contains important guidance on the relationship between section 129 and section 131 business rescue proceedings, directors' duties and creditor interests.

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16/04/2026

Property transfer stuck because of a municipality?

We recently acted on behalf of the purchaser in a High Court application where the seller, a municipality, failed to provide the required clearance certificates - effectively blocking transfer. The Court compelled the municipality to comply, and our client obtained the relief sought.

A clear reminder: even municipalities are bound to honour their agreements.

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Colab Menlyn Maine, 194 Bancor Avenue, Waterkloof Glen
Pretoria
0081

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

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