In this application, dated 26 November 2014 and issued on 28 January 2015,1 the applicant seeks an administrative order directing the respondent to change its current name to a name which complies with the provisions of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act). The applicant contends that the respondent’s current name offends its trade marks and takes advantage of its goodwill. The applicant has filed an application for default order on 16 February 2016, as the respondent has to date not filed any papers in opposition of the relief sought. A quick look at the abovementioned dates will clearly confirm that, there has been delay between the issuing and prosecution of this application.