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19 June 2013
                       
 
 
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18 Jun 2013
 
 
SAHRC: Statement by the South African Human Rights Commission, welcomes court’s decision against Minister of Police in the Chumani Maxwele matter (18/06/2013)
STATEMENT
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed the decision of the High Court to dismiss, with a punitive costs order, Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Mthethwa’s application calling for a...
 
 
13 Jun 2013
 
SA: Statement by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, on judgment between Tulip Diamonds FZE and Minister of Justice Jeff Radebe (13/06/2013)
STATEMENT
Today, the Constitutional Court handed down a judgment dismissing an appeal against a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which held that the applicant, Tulip Diamonds FZE (Tulip), did...
 
 
11 Jun 2013
 
In business rescue, where do you rank?
WERKSMANS
On 1 May 2011, South Africa saw the introduction of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Act”), as amended into law. Business rescue, set out in Chapter 6 of the Act, is one of the more novel...
 
 
 
 
Mpofu v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others (CCT 124/11) [2013] ZACC 15
Constitutional Court
The following explanatory note is provided to assist the media in reporting this case and is not binding on the Constitutional Court or any member of the Court. Today, the Constitutional Court...
 
 
30 May 2013
 
Setting standards: First SCA decision on business rescue proceedings
Tony Tshivhase Inc
Since its introduction by Chapter 6 of the new Companies Act, business rescue has become an integral part of the South African corporate landscape; therefore, although the maiden decision of the...
 
 
15 Apr 2013
 
Think before you post – Privacy and social media
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
"Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun" – Pete Cashmore As highlighted in the recent decision by the Honourable Willis, J in the South Gauteng High Court matter of H v W...
 
 
25 Mar 2013
 
The doctrine of repentance is part of our law
WEBBER WENTZEL
A recent decision has provided long-awaited certainty by confirming that the doctrine of repentance does form part of South African law. The judgment in Sandown Travel (Pty) Ltd v Cricket South...
 
 
13 Mar 2013
 
 
 
National Director of Public Prosecutions v Elran (CCT 56/12) [2013] ZACC 2
Constitutional Court
Today, the majority of the Constitutional Court upheld an appeal by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) against a judgment of the Full Court of the South Gauteng High Court,...
 
 
21 Feb 2013
 
SA: Statement by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, on judgment in National Director of Public Prosecutions v Elran (19/02/2013)
STATEMENT
At the heart of the matter was the interpretation of section 44(2) of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998 (POCA) and the question when a defendant, against whose assets the NDPP has...
 
 
13 Feb 2013
 
The delinquent director: No tolerance for errant directors
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Errant company directors who fail to comply with the obligations set out in the Companies Act, 2008, will now face the prospect of being declared "delinquent" under certain circumstances. Earlier...
 
 
12 Feb 2013
 
VF+: Statement by Anton Alberts, Freedom Front Plus Parliamentary Spokesperson on Transport, supports court application against Aarto misapplication and will launch own court application (12/02/2013)
STATEMENT
The Freedom Front Plus has decided to, in principle, support the court application which is today being heard in the South Gauteng High Court against the misapplication of the Administrative...
 
 
08 Feb 2013
 
Henry Okah counter-terrorism ruling is a judicial triumph for South Africa and the continent
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
In a swift implementation of justice, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg found Nigeria’s Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) leader, Henry Okah, guilty of 13 charges...
 
 
28 Jan 2013
 
The RAF compensation system should not be abused
SCHOEMAN ATTORNEYS
In South Africa, the system of road accident fund compensation is an integral part of the country’s social security programs. In a nutshell, the system ensures that the victims of road accidents...
 
 
11 Jan 2013
 
Warning: headings may lead to headaches
WEBBER WENTZEL
In the recent case of Sentinel Mining Industry Retirement Fund v Waz Props (Pty) Ltd, the Supreme Court of Appeal made use of the heading of a clause in a contract to interpret a clause ― to one...
 
 
05 Dec 2012
 
SA: Statement by Justice Project South Africa, non-profit company, welcomes the sentences handed down to Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala (05/12/2012)
STATEMENT
It is our hope that the 27 year jail-terms handed down to these two individuals will send a clear message to all who would engage in illegal street racing as well as those driving under the...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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