# Prominent insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk has been shot dead at the Smit Sewgoolam law firm offices in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. Van Niekerk gained recognition for his involvement in high-profile business rescue cases of Gupta-linked companies. Van Niekerk represented the business rescue practitioners in their legal battles against Gupta-linked entities and was involved in the sale process of the Gupta’s mining assets. Further details surrounding the motive is yet to be released as the investigation continues.
Renowned Johannesburg insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk shot dead