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Voluntary sequestration is often misunderstood in South Africa. It is surrounded by myths and misconceptions that prevent many individuals from exploring it as a viable solution to unmanageable debt. While it might sound like a daunting legal process, let's understand the facts so that you can make informed financial decisions. In this article, we debunk the top five myths about voluntary sequestration and clarify how it works in South Africa.

Whether sequestration or company liquidation, an insolvency practitioner plays an important role in these legal processes. Insolvency Practitioners, or IPs, help you navigate the legal situation during your financial distress. In this article, let us understand the role of an insolvency practitioner during bankruptcy in South Africa.

Sequestration is a formal legal process in South Africa that allows an insolvent individual to be declared bankrupt, so that a court-appointed trustee can take control of their estate. The goal of sequestration is to ensure that creditors receive a fair and orderly distribution of what an insolvent person can offer. But one of the most common and most misunderstood questions is whether sequestration is possible when a debtor has no assets at all. Is Sequestration possible wit

Debt Review and Sequestration are legally regulated debt solutions offered to consumers in South Africa to assist with managing debt. In this article, we discuss the difference between Debt Review and Sequestration in South Africa and also which of the two may be the best possible solution for your specific financial situation.

When you find yourself in a financial pinch and have exhausted all the options to recover, sequestration or liquidation becomes a prime choice. But what's the difference between the two? In this article, we discuss the key difference between Sequestration and Liquidation in South Africa. Furthermore, we shall also see the key differences in the legal procedure of the two.

In South Africa, the cost of sequestration depends on the complexity of the case as well as specific legal fees. Here is a detailed explanation of what to expect.

Bankruptcy and insolvency are related but are different. While a bankrupt person is insolvent, an insolvent person is not necessarily bankrupt. Below, we explain the difference and how an individual can declare bankruptcy in South Africa.

Approximately 12 million adults in South Africa struggle with unmanageable debt, according to the Finmark Trust. One legal solution that often comes up in this context is Sequestration, a process in which an individual voluntarily applies to be declared insolvent by a court. The court then appoints a trustee to manage and distribute the insolvent party's assets to its creditors. But the big question remains: Is sequestration a good idea in South Africa? In this article, we ex

Sequestration in South Africa is a legal process that allows individuals who are unable to pay their debts to be declared insolvent. By doing so a large portion of their debt is written off.

Business owners hesitate to consider the benefits that Liquidation can offer them due to deeply rooted misconceptions. Here are the benefits

Insolvency law is undergoing a transformation that is set to change the way businesses recover from financial distress.

Signs your business is in Financial Trouble and how to correct course to prevent the need for Business Rescue or Voluntary Liquidation.

In the realm of business, challenges and setbacks are not uncommon, and one such hurdle that small businesses may face is insolvency.

In the realm of financial matters, insolvency law trends play a paramount role in shaping the landscape for businesses and individuals alike

The document in question, which claimed Murunwa Makwarela was no longer insolvent, was not issued by the High Court in Pretoria as claimed.

Comair no longer has access to capital to fund its operational costs and will be placed under Provisional Liquidation.