Legal Articles and Guides
Request for summary judgment against client rejected
FirstRand Bank’s attempt to repossess the home of customer Jan Dry at the North West High Court (Mahikeng) has hit a hurdle after he challenged the bank’s accounting, the impartiality of its Commissioner of Oaths, and whether the bank had the legal standing to appear in court against him.
Wife not bound to support husband's child
The Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has dismissed an unemployed husband’s attempt to secure maintenance for a child born outside his marriage, ruling that his estranged wife has no legal obligation to support the child.
Survé threatens to sue News24, Daily Maverick
Sekunjalo Group executive chair, Iqbal Survé, has condemned recent articles published by News24 and Daily Maverick, describing them as defamatory and part of a ‘malicious propaganda campaign aimed at damaging his reputation and business interests’.
Sekunjalo ordered to pay Sactwu R458.6m
The SCA has ordered Sekunjalo Independent Media (SIM) to pay the investment arm of the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) R458.6m – plus interest and legal costs.
DA enters Gezina relocation fight
The DA has entered the fray in the legal battle over the eviction of more than 400 people unlawfully occupying the old, dilapidated Tshwane University of Technology residences to an open plot in Gezina in Pretoria, reports News24.
Homeowners' R60bn class action postponed
The Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has granted a lifeline to homeowners pursuing a class action lawsuit against banks, despite recent legal setbacks involving their lawyer, reports The Star.
Standard Bank addresses Ferrari feud
Standard Bank yesterday denied allegations of fraud and intimidation made by retired professor Anele Mngadi Hammond in a series of viral social media posts.
Judge lambasts 'selfish' husband in maintenance order
The Western Cape High Court this week criticised a wealthy husband for his selfishness for saying the wife must first seek financial support from her own parents before asking him for maintenance, reports The Mercury.
ConCourt provides clarity on protected strike damages claim
The Labour Court has no jurisdiction to decide a claim for compensation for loss linked to conduct that occurs during a protected strike, the Constitutional Court ruled yesterday.
Jurisdiction fight over R3.3bn claim against Motsepe
US-based Pula Group, which has instituted a $195m (R3.3bn) lawsuit against Patrice Motsepe and three of his affiliated companies in Tanzania, argues a SA court has no jurisdiction to decide on the matter.
Judge takes aim at R18k body corporate claim
A Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) judge targeted lawyers for the Centenario Body Corporate for bringing a claim of under R18 000 before the court, despite evidence the homeowner had made payments in terms of an acknowledgment of debt (AOD).
Divorced man ordered to support stepchildren
A man has failed in his attempt to be exempted from financially maintaining his ex-wife’s children.
Judge questions urgency in News24 damages case
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s R750 000 defamation case against News24 over reports on his alleged interference in a police investigation faces challenges, as a judge questioned the urgency of his claims and whether damages could be awarded in urgent proceedings.
Pepkor CEO clinches SARS victory
Pepkor boss Pieter Erasmus has emerged victorious in his R320m tax battle with the SARS, reports Business Day. The outcome of the case will send the tax agency back to the drawing board in how it deals with high net worth clients who have complex tax affairs.
Court strips Godongwana of power to change VAT
The Western Cape High Court has found a section of the Value-Added Tax Act, which empowers Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to amend the VAT rate, unconstitutional, reports Business Day.
