body corporates have the “teeth” to enforce debt collection, provided they strictly adhere to the judicial oversight mechanisms of Rule 46A. It strikes a perfect, modern balance between commercial reality and constitutional empathy.
If you litigate in the Magistrate’s Courts, this is a judgment you simply cannot afford to ignore. Let’s break down the facts, the court’s reasoning, and why this procedural precedent is still highly relevant to your practice today.
the City of Cape Town approached the Equality Court, arguing that these utterances were not innocuous.
critical shield for plaintiff attorneys against administrative overreach by the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
Furthermore, despite knowing that the employees were members of SACCAWU, the employer barred the union from participating in the consultations. The employer justified the dismissals by claiming the employees’ positions were redundant.
This Constitutional Court decision sent shockwaves through the public sector and the legal profession alike, drawing a firm line in the sand regarding constitutional accountability, professional ethics, and the limits of judicial remedies.
The dispute arose within the classic framework of a construction project. Lombard Insurance Company Ltd (the guarantor) issued a performance guarantee in favour of a beneficiary, linked to an underlying construction contract. To secure its position, Lombard obtained an indemnity agreement from Bonifacio and another party (the indemnifiers).
If there is one recent judgment every tax practitioner and commercial litigator needs in their arsenal, it is the February 2025 High Court decision in Andries Greyvensteyn v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service and Others.
this case remains a cornerstone precedent for plaintiff attorneys dealing with RAF claim rejections based on medical aid subrogation and arbitrary internal directives.
Discover why the Silver Stream v Mathibela case matters in 2026. A crucial look at Rule 46A, Section 26 rights, and executing non-primary residences in SA.