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    NCA: A Court Cannot Authorise A Debtor's Obligations To Remain Permanently Unsatisfied

    The court held that any such order is ultra vires the NCA, and is therefore null and void.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    No Plea, No Play: A Hard Lesson In Summary Judgment

    In a summary judgment application, there's no room for improvisation. The court is not there to hear your side of the story - it's there to see your proof.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
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Regulatory Matters: Policing The Regulators: Judicial Oversight Of Disciplinary Decisions

The judgment of the Free State Division of the High Court, delivered on 19 March 2026, serves as a compelling reminder that the decisions of professional regulatory bodies are not beyond scrutiny. The case concerned a Rule 53 review application brought by the applicant, a qualified accountant and Associate General Accountant member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (“SAICA”), against the decision of SAICA's Professional Conduct Committee (“PCC”).
South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Adams & Adams
Adams & Adams
  • Article

    Road Accident Fund Lawyer: When Do I Need One?

    It is not mandatory for an individual to appoint a road accident fund lawyer, however, it is advisable to seek out the guidance of one.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    SCA Issues Stern Warning To Attorneys Regarding Trust Deeds For RAF Plaintiffs - Snyman v De Kooker N.O. & Others

    The Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") has issued a stern warning to attorneys who set up a trust for the benefit of a plaintiff who receives damages from the Road Accident Fund...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Show Me The Money!

    The current financial climate has contributed to significant growth to most creditor's debtor books. Considering same, most credit providers who are unfamiliar with this position...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
  • Article

    South African Supreme Court Of Appeal Weighs In On Facebook Posts

    The legal consequences of posting certain content on social media websites has landed many individuals in hot water in recent years.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Supreme Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Forfeiture Proceedings Are Truly "Pending" Before The High Court

    The Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 ("POCA") was enacted to tackle organised crime and cases of serious wrongdoing by individuals.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Technical Defences Relied Upon By The Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality Rejected By South African High Court

    In a recent judgment delivered by the Makhanda High Court, the court addressed two separate applications instituted against the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    The Consequences Of Municipalities Letting Electricity Amounts Accumulate

    In the case of Robarts Flagship Trust v Drakenstein Municipality, the Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town, found that a municipality cannot ignore accruing electricity costs...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    The Manner In Which A Decision Is Taken To The SCA For Reconsideration And Variation

    Section 17(2)(f) of the South African Superior Courts Act, 2013 ("the Act") deals with reconsiderations and variations of the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA").
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    The Remedy Against Taking The Law Into Your Own Hands

    The merits of the plaintiff's right to possession and the defendant's entitlement to reclaim possession are immaterial. Even a thief's possession will be protected if it was peaceful and undisturbed.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    The SCA Provides Guidance On Interpretation Of Contracts And Vis Major

    In Kooij v Middleground Trading 251 CC ("Kooij"), the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") held that a compliance notice issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs ("DEA"), that required Middleground Trading 251 CC...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
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    The South African Lens: Evolution And Efficacy Of Court-Annexed Mediation Programs In The United States

    In a previous article, we discussed a recent move to implement mandatory mediation in South Africa's Gauteng High Courts, which is aligned with a broader international trend toward modernising civil justice.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    What Constitutes An "Excusable Mistake" In Unjustified Enrichment Claims?

    In the case of Mhlari NO and Others v Nedbank Limited, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") clarified the circumstances that constitute an "excusable mistake"...
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    ENS
    ENS
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    Lodgment Of Appeals To The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini ("RATE")

    As part of the new changes, a new body the Tax Appeals Tribunal of Eswatini (RATE) has been created, it is now operational and receiving cases effective 15 November 2022.
    South AfricaTax
    SNG Grant Thornton
    SNG Grant Thornton
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    As An Organ Of State, PRASA, Has An Obligation To Protect Passengers' Bodily Integrity

    Metrorail is the largest operator of commuter rail services in South Africa, with millions of individuals commuting every day.
    South AfricaTransport
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams
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    Raising A Rule 6(5)(d)(iii) Notice Before The Rule 53 Record: An Irregular Step Or A Competent Election?

    A Constitutional Court decision has clarified a critical procedural question in South African administrative law: whether respondents can raise dispositive legal objections before producing the Rule 53 record in review proceedings. The ruling addresses the tension between an applicant's right to supplement their case after receiving the administrative record and a respondent's ability to challenge the review on purely legal grounds at an early stage.
    South AfricaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Fairbridges
    Fairbridges
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    Yannick Noah – In, Rather Than On, Court

    In the early 1980s, Yannick Noah was one of the best male tennis players in the world. The cool, charismatic Frenchman won one Grand Slam, the 1983 French Open, and he captained both...
    GlobalIntellectual Property
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Passing-Off In South Africa: Protecting Trade Reputation In Competitive Markets

    Businesses strive to stand out and build consumer trust. However, when one party attempts to trade on the reputation of another, passing-off provides a powerful common law remedy.
    South AfricaConsumer Protection
    Barnard Inc.
    Barnard Inc.
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