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Recent Judgments

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.
18 July 2025
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
18 July 2025
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.
18 July 2025
18 July 2025
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.
18 July 2025
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
18 July 2025
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.
17 July 2025
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.
16 July 2025
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.
16 July 2025
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.
16 July 2025
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Recent Legislation

Infrastructure and Transportation
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
Communications and Media · Infrastructure and Transportation
General Notice 844 of 2014 1 July 2025
Agriculture and Land · Business, Trade and Industry · Environment, Climate and Wildlife · Finance and Money · Infrastructure and Transportation · Public administration
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
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