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Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa

The Supreme Court of Appeal is, except in respect of certain labour and competition matters, the second highest court in South Africa. In terms of the Constitution, it is purely an appeal court and may decide only appeals and issues connected with appeals. (Banner image by Ben Bezuidenhout).
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May 1967
Frolick trading as Aussie's Radio Taxis v Morris Taxi Service (Proprietary) Limited (228/66) [1967] ZASCA 2 (29 May 1967)
The respondent's driver negligently entered the intersection without proper lookout, causing collision; the appellant's evasive swerve was not negligent.
Road traffic — duty at stop sign and stop line — obligation to keep proper lookout before entering intersection — negligent entry across middle line — emergency evasive action by oncoming driver — causation and liability.
 29 May 1967
South African Associated Newspapers Limited and Another v Yutar (208/66) [1967] ZASCA 1 (8 May 1967)
Evidence of conduct after publication may be admissible to justify an imputation of unfitness existing at publication date.
Defamation — justification — admissibility of evidence of conduct subsequent to publication to prove a disposition or unfitness alleged to exist at publication date; relevancy and remoteness; amendment of plea; discretion under Rule 28(8); delay and prejudice considerations.
 8 May 1967