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It has been argued that there are issues which simply cannot be decided without expert guidance.

In the case of Gensinger and Neave CC & Others v Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") made certain findings as to when an entity is affected by administrative decisions.

Recently there has been a rise in immovable property disputes and more so regarding evictions. With the economic issues that have surfaced since the COVID 19 pandemic ...

The use of hard copy printouts of documents stored on computers has long been a bugbear for banks, insurance companies and anyone else wishing to present evidence from its computer system in order to prove a claim.

The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust approached the High Court for a declaratory order regarding the value added tax status of payments it receives from the health departments of provincial governments...

There are many lessons to be learnt from the ongoing Kebble saga. One of the most practical lessons emerges from the recent judgment in “Letseng Diamonds Ltd v JCI Ltd” regarding the governance of companies and the position of shareholders in relation to the company and its directors.

Another day, another failed colour trade mark application. But there may be some lessons to be learned from a recent Australian decision.

Rihanna’s case against Topshop, Robyn Rihanna Fenty v Arcadia Group Brands Ltd, continues to make the news.

In Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality v Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") considered an application for reconsideration...

On 8 June 2020, the Pretoria High Court handed down judgment in Moyo v The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited.

The recent judgment of the Western Cape High Court, Hill NO and Another v Brown, provided a useful reminder of the differences between a notice and a pleading...

The Eastern Cape High Court addressed whether legal practitioners should personally bear costs and forfeit fees after an appeal collapsed due to a severely deficient appeal record.

The duty on litigants to ensure proper service, particularly in the case of urgent applications cannot be gainsaid.

The Board of Appeal dismissed further arguments that were put forward in support of the Corn Thins trade mark registration.

With various changes to Court processes as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, the use of common law offers of settlement in attempts to reduce costly and protracted litigation is more compelling now than ever.

When the Constitutional Court rules on the interpretation of contracts, it's best to take note. When it starts with a poem – even more so!

Picture a scenario where XYZ Components supplies R120 000 worth of specialised parts to a customer on 30-day terms. Ninety days...

A key component of achieving true justice in corruption related matters is ensuring that individuals and corporations do not profit from their unlawful activities.