Three high-profile properties in Saxonwold, Johannesburg—commonly referred to as the Gupta residences—are set to be auctioned on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
Watch: Inside Gupta compound going on auction in July 2025
The sale, managed by Park Village Auctions, follows the business rescue process for Confident Concept (Pty) Ltd, the company that owns the properties.
The auction will be conducted as a simulcast, meaning it will take place both onsite and online.
All interested buyers must pay a refundable deposit of R500,000 and complete Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) documentation before they can register to bid.
Gupta Saxonworld mansion auction: Here’s everything we know
1. 5 Saxonwold Drive
Spanning over 4,207 square metres, this eight-bedroom mansion features five en-suite bathrooms, four reception rooms, and multiple entertainment areas.
It also includes an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, and a master suite with a private lounge, kitchen, study, and dressing room. Staff accommodation, double garages, and security offices are also part of the setup .
2. 7 Saxonwold Drive
Described as a three-storey residential structure, this 1,723 square metre property resembles a boutique hotel. It contains 17 en-suite rooms, cinema, family salon, and several lounges.
A rooftop area provides expansive views of the suburb. Staff quarters and a dedicated security office are also included .
3. 3 Saxonwold Drive
Though the smallest of the three mansions at 3,087 square metres, this property still offers substantial space with three bedrooms, a well-appointed layout, and its own staff accommodations.
Viewing Details
Public viewings are scheduled for:
- Sunday, 6 July 2025
- Sunday, 13 July 2025
- Saturday and Sunday, 19–20 July 2025
Media-specific viewings will take place on Monday, 23 June and Monday, 30 June 2025.
Attendees must bring valid identification to access the premises.
The auction requires a 15% deposit of the purchase price and a buyer’s commission of 7% plus VAT, both payable immediately after the auction (on the “fall of the hammer”).
If the offer is not accepted by the business rescue practitioners, the deposit and commission are refundable.
The properties will be sold unfurnished, although furniture will be auctioned separately.
Notably, the properties are unoccupied but still furnished, suggesting the previous residents had time to vacate and take personal belongings.
The Gupta family, originally from India, became central figures in one of South Africa’s biggest political scandals, often referred to as “state capture.” The term describes the alleged undue influence the family exerted over key government institutions and senior officials, including former President Jacob Zuma.
The Guptas were accused of using their close relationship with Zuma to gain lucrative government contracts and influence political appointments. These allegations were detailed in the 2022 Zondo Commission report, which recommended criminal investigations into several individuals and companies linked to the family.
Following mounting legal pressure, the Guptas fled South Africa in the mid-2010s.
Their Saxonwold properties, once symbolic of their wealth and political connections, are now being liquidated as part of ongoing legal and financial proceedings.
