Lawyers for Gupta-linked companies have described the NPA's request for a postponement in their restraint order case as lazy and a delaying tactic.
The companies want to challenge a restraint order that targets assets, to the tune of R180m, in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein.
A provisional restraint order was granted on April 11.
On Thursday morning, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) requested a postponement, saying they wanted advocate Wim Trengove, SC, to handle the case. Trengove was not available to appear in court on Thursday.
Judge Philip Jacobus Loubser postponed the matter to May 17. He ordered the NPA to pay for the costs.
Loubser said that granting the NPA a postponement was in the interests of justice.