SCA clarifies pawnbroker’s rights to proceeds from asset sales
The judgment addresses several aspects of the National Credit Act, including the obligation to register as a credit provider and permissible interest charges.
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The three-month rule: how divorce impacts your will
A little-known legal provision can have major consequences for divorced individuals who do not update their wills.
Akani-CINPF dispute with NBC: SCA states reasons for dismissing appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal did not address the substantive issues, finding that a change in circumstances rendered the appeal moot.
How the dispute between the RAF and Discovery unfolded
Discovery Health’s quest for reimbursement from the RAF for medical expenses incurred by road accident victims has faced multiple legal hurdles, with new RAF directives complicating the situation.
SCA upholds order to release full Steinhoff forensic report
The judgment highlights the impact of Steinhoff’s collapse on retirement funds and the public’s right to understand the nation’s biggest corporate scandal.
Constitutional Court clarifies CGT in multi-tier trust arrangements
The court’s interpretation and application of the conduit principle has implications for structures involving layers of multiple discretionary trusts.
Important lessons from the Constitutional Court in the Coronation case
The departure point in determining whether a company qualifies for the foreign business establishment tax exemption is what it actually does.
SCA rules on an arbitrator’s powers in disputes over arrear maintenance
The appellant contended that the arbitration clause in the settlement agreement conflicted with section 2(a) of the Arbitration Act.
Constitutional Court’s ruling in tax dispute a relief for SA multinationals
Coronation withdraws cautionary to shareholders following victory in litigation with SARS over the foreign business establishment tax exemption.
SCA rules on composition of Financial Services Tribunal panels
Litigation between Trustco and the JSE over the group’s financial statements.
SCA clarifies when an insurance policy is a joint one
The appeal court also confirms the principles relating to the link between a notifiable disease and causation in respect of business interruption policies.
SCA overturns precedent-setting cyber-crime judgment
The High Court’s judgment opened the door to unlimited claims against businesses whose clients suffered losses because of email interception.
Constitutional Court to rule on remission of interest post-VDP agreement
The decision could set a precedent for taxpayers seeking relief from interest after reaching a Voluntary Disclosure Programme agreement with SARS.
SCA judgment has implications for directors, companies, and D&O insurers
The decision confirms that directors are generally not liable to the company’s creditors unless there is an abuse of the corporate structure.
Another setback for CMS in legal battle over LCBO documents
The signing of the NHI Act does not mean the BHF is letting up in its fight for regulations on low-cost benefit options.
Living Hands judgment clarifies important principles for financial institutions
Old Mutual Unit Trust Managers did not owe a direct statutory duty to the trust and its beneficiaries but to the trust’s administrator.
SCA upholds Old Mutual’s Living Hands appeal
Old Mutual Unit Trust Managers off the hook for R1.7 billion claim arising from Fidentia scandal.
