What each notice type means
The Government Gazette uses a long list of code names for the different kinds of legal notice it publishes — J193, Form 4, "Section 34", and so on. This page explains what each one is in plain English and what you can learn from it.
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J193
— Deceased estate — notice to creditors
Published when someone dies, telling anyone who is owed money by the deceased to come forward within 30 days.
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J187
— Deceased estate — final account is open for inspection
The executor has worked out who gets what from a deceased estate. This notice says the plan is open for inspection.
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J28
— Court declares person bankrupt or company insolvent
Court order placing a person or company under provisional bankruptcy. Names the party, case number, and court.
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J29
— First meeting of creditors after bankruptcy
Calls the first meeting of creditors after someone is declared bankrupt — to prove claims and elect a trustee.
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J29CC
— First meeting of creditors — close corporation
Same as a J29, but for a close corporation that is being wound up.
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J295
— Court appoints a curator
Court appoints someone to manage the affairs of a person who can't do it themselves.
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Form 1
— Master appoints a trustee or liquidator
The Master of the High Court has appointed a trustee or liquidator. Calls on creditors to prove their claims.
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Form 2
— Follow-up meeting of creditors
Follow-up meeting of creditors in a bankrupt estate (after the first one).
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Form 4
— Final account is open for inspection
Final tally of who gets what in a bankrupt estate. Open for inspection at the Master's office.
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Form 5
— Creditors can collect their dividends
Creditors can collect their share of a bankrupt estate. Closing step in the process.
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Section 34
— Sale of a business — Section 34 notice
Required notice when someone sells a business outside normal trading. Protects the seller's creditors.
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POCA
— Court order seizes property linked to crime
State has frozen property allegedly linked to serious crime. Affected parties have 14 days to fight it.
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Section 38
— Owner asks for a replacement title deed
The original title deed of a property was lost or destroyed. Owner is asking for a replacement.