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Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply
Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply Summary: In the case of Emalahleni Local Municipality v Lehlaka Property Development
Bisschoff NO obo Reyners v PRASA – Navigating Three Courts: Unravelling the Prescription Puzzle in Personal Injury Cases
Summary of Facts: The legal journey in the case of Bisschoff NO obo Reyners v PRASA [2023] ZASCA 160 involved a series of court proceedings.
Analysing the Legal Principles of Prescription in South African Law: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Case Law Developments under the Prescription Act 68 of 1969
Introduction: Prescription in South African law, governed by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969, plays a pivotal role in determining when debts become unenforceable. This
Essack v Sun International: Legal Perspectives on Compulsive Gambling Liability
Introduction: In the case of Essack and Another v Sun International South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others, the Gauteng High Court grappled with the liability of
Restraint of Trade Agreements and Business Transfers
Introduction: In the ever-evolving legal landscape surrounding restraint of trade agreements and business transfers, two significant cases, Slo Jo Innovation (Pty) Ltd v Beedle in
Understanding the Shifrin Case and the “Written Variation” Rule in South African Contract Law
Introduction: In South African law, contracts play a pivotal role in regulating agreements between parties. The Shifrin case is a significant legal decision that has
Stemmet v Mokhethi – Commencement of Prescription in Latent Defects Case
Introduction: In the case of Stemmet and Another v Mokhethi and Another, heard on October 4, 2023, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
General Principles of Restraint of Trade in South Africa: the Kleynhans case
Summary The case of Micros South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v Kleynhans and Others involves an urgent application for interdictory relief to enforce a
Reselling Property at a Lower Price: Damages Incurred in Second Sale Contracts
Examining the case of Klopper N.O and Others v Marais and Another Introduction: Contracts for the sale of a property often contain a clause stating
Court’s Authority to Compel Journalists to Disclose Sources
When can a court ask a journalist to divulge a source of information? The case of Mazetti Management Services v amaBhungane [2023] 2023-050131 (GJ) (the
Defamation on social media: A Case Study of Hartland v APC Marketing
Explore a notable case of defamation on social media as the Western Cape High Court intervenes, prohibiting a roofing contractor from making defamatory statements and
The Govendor Case: Validity of Electronic Contracts in SA Law
The Govendor Case: Validity of Electronic Contracts in SA Law Electronic Signatures: Recognized as Legally Binding in South African Law Explore the effect of electronic