A major legal storm is brewing around Bobby Motaung, with creditors trying to seize his assets over an alleged R4.3-million debt dating back more than a decade
A property company, Pent Up Investments, claims Motaung still owes millions from a 2009 deal to buy a property and petrol station worth about R9 million. When payments allegedly stopped, the dispute spiralled into court battles that have dragged on for years.
Now the company says it has had enough and is pushing to sequestrate Motaung’s estate — a legal move that could allow creditors to take control of his assets to recover the money.
Motaung is fighting the move in court, calling the sequestration application “drastic” and an abuse of the legal process. He also disputes the amount claimed, saying some payments he made were not properly recorded.
He argues the creditor already has a court order for the debt and should use normal recovery methods instead of trying to declare him insolvent.
The creditor alleges Motaung has lived a flashy lifestyle despite the outstanding debt — claiming he drives luxury cars, lives in an affluent area and wears expensive clothing and watches. According to court papers, the company believes he either cannot pay or is choosing not to, accusing him of prioritising other creditors.
If the sequestration succeeds, Motaung’s assets — including cars, property and even his shares linked to the Kaizer Chiefs business — could be affected. Some shares connected to the club have already been attached during legal proceedings.
Motaung plays a key role at Kaizer Chiefs, the club founded by his father Kaizer Motaung in 1970.
Along with his siblings, he helps run the famous Soweto club’s daily operations — meaning the court battle could cast an uncomfortable shadow over one of South Africa’s biggest football brands.
