2020 Archives

1st half of 2020

• Master's Office Closure
  June 2020
  Closure of the Master's Office Pretoria on 29 June 2020.
• Important Notice for IPs
  June 2020
  Office of the Chief Master merges March/April & September/October intake dates.
• Prescribed Rate of Interest
  June 2020
  The Prescribed Rate of Interest is 8,75% from 1 May 2020 as gazetted.
• Notice to IP Members
  June 2020
  Request from Master of the High Court Durban & Pietermaritzburg.
• INSOL Webinars
  June 2020
  Videos of recent INSOL Webinars are now available.
• Interesting Judgment
  June 2020
  Judgment: CP van Zyl v The Master, and Another,
• Infographic from YB Western Cape
  June 2020
  Infographic: "Business Rescue, Liquidation or S155 Compromise of Creditors?".
• Notice for BR Members
  June 2020
  Standard Bank has new Business Rescue mailbox address.
• INSOL Webinar
  June 2020
  Webinar on 18 June: "Construction in Distress - Experiences of a CEO".
• INSOL Training Course
  June 2020
  INSOL Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency Law.
• Northern Region Members
  June 2020
  Message to Northern Region Members from regional secretary.
• Interesting Judgment
  June 2020
  Judgment: Thomson & De Kock Construction v HMM Terblanche NO & Others.
• Interesting Judgment
  June 2020
  Judgment: Mhlonipheni v Mezepoli Melrose Arch, and Others.
• University of Johannesburg Online Course
  June 2020
  Registrations open for Short Learning Programme (SLP) in Business Rescue.
• Webinar Video from 04 June 2020
  June 2020
  Video: "Covid-19, therefore, what....?"
• UNISA Online Course
  June 2020
  Registrations open for UNISA Advanced Short Course in Business Rescue Practice.
• Circular for IP Members
  June 2020
  Notice from Mr Modibela regarding renewal applications on the system.
• Lockdown Level 3 Notices
  June 2020
  The latest DMA regulations, Level 3 protocols & media statement from the Presidency.
• Webinar Video from 29 May 2020
  June 2020
  Video: "Director's duties, obligations & liabilities in a post-COVID-19 era."
• Interesting Judgment
  June 2020
  Judgment: OUTA & Others v DC Myeni & Others.
• Webinar Video from 25 May 2020
  May 2020
  Video: "Covid-19: Rights of employees in business rescue & liquidation" now available.
• Webinar Video from 21 May 2020
  May 2020
  Video: "Covid-19: The impact of this human tragedy on the South African economy" now available.
• Presidential Address
  May 2020
  President Cyril Ramaphoa's address to the nation on 24 May 2020.
• Interesting Judgment
  May 2020
  Judgment: R Leathern NO & Others v The Reserve Bank of SA.
• Stats Release: February 2020
  May 2020
  Liquidations & Insolvencies statistics from Stats SA for February 2020.
• SARIPA Chairperson's Message
  May 2020
  Message to all SARIPA Members from Dr Eric Levinstein.
• SARIPA Letter to Masters Office
  May 2020
  Letter to Acting Chief Master re Proposed Protocols (14 May 2020)
• Presidential Address
  May 2020
  President Cyril Ramaphoa's address to the nation on 13 May 2020.
• Briefing: Response to Covid-19
  May 2020
  Briefing on CIPC & NCR Responses to Covid-19 (12 May 2020)
• SAfm Interview with Dawie v.d. Merwe
  May 2020
  Dawie van der Merwe interviewed by Stephen Grootes on SAfm...
• SAA Judgment
  May 2020
  Judgment: NUMSA & Another v SAA & Others (08 May 2020)
• CNBCAfrica interview with Dr Levenstein
  May 2020
  "COVID-19: Businesses seeking rescue at the tipping point, bubble is about to burst..."
• BR Members: CIPC Dialogue
  May 2020
  Correspondence on CIPC Notice 23 regarding Business Rescue Filing.
• SARIPA & SAICA Webinar Video
  May 2020
  Video of “South Africa in Economic Turmoil” now available.
• Master's Office Documents
  May 2020
  3 documents including latest signed protocols & contact info.
• CIPC Lockdown Notices
  May 2020
  Two notices from CIPC regarding the Level 4 Lockdown arrangements.
• BR Practice Note 2
  April 2020
  Clarifying CIPC Practice Note 1 dated 24 March 2020.
• Notice for IP Members
  April 2020
  Message from the Master regarding Level 4 Lockdown.
  • Submission to COGTA
  • Suggestions to the Master
• SARIPA Submission to COGTA
  April 2020
  Message regarding SARIPA's comprehensive submission to COGTA on Level 4 lockdown.
• SARIPA & SAICA Joint Webinar: 30 April 2020
  April 2020
  Webinar for members on "South Africa in Economic Turmoil".
• Clem Sunter Webinar : 28 April 2020
  April 2020
  Clem Sunter shares with SARIPA: Latest Covid-19 Scenarios.
• Presidential Address on 23 April 2020
  April 2020
  President Ramaphosa's address on risk-adjusted strategy for economic activity from 01 May.
• Interesting Articles from SAICA
  April 2020
  Pandemic-related SAICA articles relevant to SARIPA members.
• Supplementary to BR Practice Note 1
  April 2020
  Supplementary note to SARIPA Practice Note 1 (dated 22 April 2020).
• BR Practice Note 1
  April 2020
  Business Rescue proceedings during lockdown drafted by Nastascha Harduth.
• Presidential Address
  April 2020
  President Ramaphosa's address on Covid-19 relief measures on 21 April.
• SARIPA Chairperson's Message
  April 2020
  Message from Dr Eric Levenstein, SARIPA Chairperson.
• INSOL International News
  April 2020
  The INSOL International April News Update is available.
• Circular for IP Members
  April 2020
  Masters Offices emergency contacts during lockdown.
• Certified Rescue Analyst (CRA) Programme
  April 2020
  The August 2020 CRA for business rescue at the University of Pretoria is now open for registration.
• Property Industry Group Announcement
  April 2020
  Property Industry announces Retail Tenant Assistance Relief Package.
• Disaster Management
  April 2020
  Updated directions issued ito Reg. 10 of the Disaster Management Act.
• SAICA Online Webinar Series
  April 2020
  Leadership in a Time of Crisis – a complimentary webcast series.
• Circular for IP Members
  March 2020
  Confirmation of procedures from Acting Master.
• Prescribed Rate of Interest
  March 2020
  Government Gazette no. 397 amending Section 1(2)(b) of the Prescribed Interest Rate Act.
• Interesting Judgment
  March 2020
  Judgment: Caratco (Pty) Ltd v Independent Advisory (Pty) Ltd
• SARIPA operational during lockdown
  March 2020
  The SARIPA office will remain operational during the lockdown via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• SARIPA Chairperson's Message
  March 2020
  Message from Dr Eric Levenstein prior to the Covid-19 lockdown.
• Disaster Management
  March 2020
  Directions issued in terms of Reg. 10 of the Disaster Management Act.
• CIPC Practice Note 1
  March 2020
  BRP Members: CIPC Practice Note in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Circular for BRP Members
  March 2020
  CIPC announcement on the impact of the govt. lockdown on their services.
• Statement by President Ramaphosa
  March 2020
  Statement on the escalation of measures to combat Covid-19 pandemic.
• Signed Protocol from Master
  March 2020
  Signed protocol on COVID-19 from Office of the Chief Master.
• BRP Practice Note 1
  March 2020
  New Business Rescue Filing Procedures from 1 April 2020.
• Urgent Circular for IP Members
  March 2020
  Statement issued by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services regarding access to the Master’s Offices.
• Western Cape Seminar Postponed
  March 2020
  Indefinite postponement of the Western Cape Regional Seminar
• Judgment: SA Airlink v SAA
  March 2020
  Airlink approached the High Court on an urgent basis for relief.
• Renewal: Master's Panel
  March 2020
  Renewals for the Master’s Panel close on 27 March 2020
• Western Cape Regional Seminar
  March 2020
  All details for the Western Cape Regional Seminar on 19 March 2020.
• Judgment: S Khamissa v The Master
  February 2020
  Judgment: S Khamissa & Others v The Master of the High Court.
• BizNews Interview with René Bekker
  February 2020
  Podcast: Anti-corruption broom sweeping into Masters of High Court offices accused of predatory behaviour.
• Meet the Winners!
  February 2020
  Congratulations to the INSOL/SARIPA Young Blood Award 2020 winners.
• Judgment: C Gupta v JL Klopper et al
  February 2020
  Judgment in application in terms of s.18(1) and (3) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013.
• SABC Morning Live Interview with René Bekker
  February 2020
  Video: Who should call the shots now that SAA is under business rescue?
• Business Day on SAA Business Rescue
  February 2020
  Article: State prying into SAA plans may derail rescue.
• Classic Business Interview with René Bekker
  February 2020
  Podcast: Master of the High Court rocked by allegations of corruption.
• SA Express Airways Judgment
  February 2020
  Judgment: Ziegler SA (Pty) Ltd v SA Express Airways SOC Ltd.
• Judgment for BRPs
  February 2020
  Judgment: LC Muller v Bekker NO & Others.
• SARIPA Media Statement
  February 2020
  SARIPA welcomes Special Investigation Unit’s investigation into the offices of the Master of the High Court.
• SARIPA Project 2021
  February 2020
  SARIPA Project 2021: Our Strategic Plan.
• Judgment for IP Members
  January 2020
  Judgment in the matter of SK Naidoo v J Michau & Others.
• Stats Release - November
  January 2020
  Liquidations & Insolvencies statistics for November 2019.
• Insolvency Practitioners Circular 1/2020
  January 2020
  Calling for comment on draft Policies on the Appointment of IPs.