South Africa · High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg (application by the company)

Otis Tshabalala: director ban

In force The High Court declared him delinquent for seven years from the date of the order, 21 January 2025. The end date is calculated from that start and length, the court did not state one. No appeal was found in searches on 27 October 2026.

Grounds

Vally J declared Tshabalala, the former chief operating officer, a delinquent director under section 162(5) of the Companies Act for seven years, the statutory minimum, saying his conduct was restricted to one cause of action.¹

Companies

Delta Property Fund Limited

Record

• 21 January 2025Judgment declared him delinquent for seven years.¹
• 13 March 2025Moonstone published commentary on the judgment.²

Sources

1. High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg (via SAFLII), Delta Property Fund Limited v Nomvete and Others [2025] ZAGPJHC 64 (21 January 2025)
2. Moonstone, Judgment in Delta case highlights D&O insurance limitations (13 March 2025)

A disqualification restricts acting as a company director for the period stated. It is a civil measure and is not a criminal conviction unless stated. How bans work.