Explore the South Gauteng High Court’s decision in Gasa v Master of the High Court, examining the inheritance rights of permanent life partners in contrast with legally married spouses under South African law.
Examine the pivotal North Gauteng High Court decision in Mthembu v Ntsako, addressing the urgent recognition of customary marriages in estate administration and the executors’ duties under South African law.
Discover the implications of the North Gauteng High Court’s decision in Mthimunye v Kabini and Another on oral dying wishes and the potential evolution of common law to honour the sanctity of last wishes in estate distribution.
Delve into the Dreyer vs Afristat Investment Holdings [2024] ZAGPPHC142 judgment, a case from the North Gauteng High Court on winding up solvent companies amid allegations of fraud and mismanagement. Discover how this ruling emphasizes the stringent criteria under Section 81 of the Companies Act, safeguarding economic stability and shareholder rights.
Explore the Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha’s ruling on shareholder oppression in Van Der Watt v Schoeman, highlighting legal remedies for shareholders under the Companies Act 71 of 2008 against oppressive conduct within a company.
Explore the pivotal Pityana V Absa Group Ltd case analysis from 2024, delving into director removal, corporate governance, and the critical role of Uniform Rule 53 in ensuring procedural fairness and transparency under the South African Companies Act. Understand the court’s decision, its impact on legal review processes, and the procedural rights it highlights for directors and stakeholders
In a recent ruling by the Pretoria High Court in the case of Macneil Plastics (Pty) Ltd v Van Den Heever No and Others (2024 (1) SA 468 (GP)), clarity was provided on the interplay between liquidation and business rescue proceedings. This case highlights the...
Unpack the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision in PFC Properties (Pty) Ltd V Commissioner, SARS, highlighting the critical distinctions between business rescue and liquidation, and the legal ramifications of misusing business rescue procedures under South African law.
Explore the Limpopo High Court ruling in Rooplal N.O vs. Rezevation 4-2 Communication CC, a critical case on the winding-up of companies due to financial insolvency under South African law. Understand the legal standards for commercial insolvency and its impact on businesses.
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Discover how the Pretoria High Court’s decision in DM v CHP emphasizes the critical importance of considering children’s best interests in parental disputes, showcasing the legal obligations under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
Explore the enforceability of settlement agreements through the Free State High Court’s decision in Lequbu Specialised Services (Pty) Ltd v Matjhabeng Local Municipality. Understand the legal implications and the significance of upholding settlement agreements in South Africa
Unravel the complexities of divorce proceedings with insights from the case of A.R.S (born K) v M.S.S in the Limpopo High Court. Discover key rulings on child maintenance, property disputes, and pension benefits, offering essential advice for navigating similar challenges.
