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Recent Judgments
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Membership of a close corporation alone does not impose liability for its debts; conduct of gross abuse required.
Close Corporations – liability of members – interpretation of s 65 of the Close Corporations Act – fiduciary duty limited to corporation itself.
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18 July 2025 |
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A magistrate can order the filing of a declaration post-rescission of judgment under Magistrates' Courts Act section 58(1).
Civil Procedure – Magistrate's Courts – Powers under section 58(1) Magistrates' Courts Act – Rescission of judgment – Filing of declaration – Judicial review
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18 July 2025 |
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Death of a property owner suspends prescription period under 'superior force' in Prescription Act 1969.
Prescription Act – acquisitive prescription – interpretation of 'superior force' – impact of owner's death on prescription period.
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18 July 2025 |
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The court confirmed interim orders in an ex parte application for social media content removal without breaching appellant's rights.
Constitutional law – audi alteram partem – Interim orders – Compliance with social media content removal – Section 34 of the Constitution.
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18 July 2025 |
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Court held unlawful structures on another's property require owner consent and engagement, ordered demolition of such structure.
Land tenure – Unlawful structure construction – Extension of Security of Tenure Act – Meaningful engagement necessity
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18 July 2025 |
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Court dismisses challenge to adjudicator's authority in a contract dispute, affirming enforceability of his decision.
Construction Contract - Adjudication proceedings - Jurisdiction of adjudicator - interpretation of contract terms - principles of natural justice.
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17 July 2025 |
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Application to enforce commercial agreement struck for lack of urgency and failure to arbitrate, with costs imposed.
Commercial law - Enforcement of shareholder agreements - Urgency and compliance with arbitration clause - Substantial compliance with affidavit regulations.
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16 July 2025 |
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Court orders eviction despite respondent's vague lien claim, considering available rental options and employment status.
Eviction – Illegal occupation – Respondent's lack of legal right to occupancy – Request for additional submissions denied – No delay for minor children presence.
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16 July 2025 |
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The court dismissed the appeal against the denial of bail in a multi-million Rand fraud case, citing justice concerns.
Criminal Procedure – Bail application – Considerations for denial in complex fraud cases – Interests of justice and potential witness interference.
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16 July 2025 |
Recent Legislation
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Infrastructure and Transportation
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Provincial Notice 81 of 2025 | 11 July 2025 |
| Government Notice 6401 of 2025 | 11 July 2025 | |
| Proclamation 269 of 2025 | 7 July 2025 | |
| Government Notice 6385 of 2025 | 4 July 2025 | |
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Communications and Media
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Infrastructure and Transportation
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General Notice 844 of 2014 | 1 July 2025 |
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Agriculture and Land
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Business, Trade and Industry
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Environment, Climate and Wildlife
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Finance and Money
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Infrastructure and Transportation
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Public administration
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30 June 2025 | |
| Board Notice 802 of 2025 | 30 June 2025 | |
| Board Notice 803 of 2025 | 30 June 2025 | |
| 27 June 2025 | ||
| Provincial Notice 1083 of 2025 | 27 June 2025 |
Courts
High Courts
- High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, Bhisho
- High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, East London Local Court
- High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, Grahamstown
- High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, Mthatha
- High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
- High Court of South Africa Free State, Bloemfontein
- High Court of South Africa KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
- High Court of South Africa KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
- High Court of South Africa Limpopo, Polokwane
- High Court of South Africa Limpopo, Thohoyandou
- High Court of South Africa Mpumalanga, Mbombela
- High Court of South Africa Northern Cape, Kimberley
- High Court of South Africa North Gauteng, Pretoria
- High Court of South Africa North-West, Mafikeng
- High Court of South Africa South Gauteng, Johannesburg
- High Court of South Africa Western Cape, Cape Town
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