Electricity as a right: There is no express right to electricity under the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (“the Constitution”). However, unwarranted/unlawful removal of access to electricity may still be against your common ...
May an Electronic Signature Be Used to Properly Execute a Will
The Kimberley High Court recently handed down judgment in the matter of Mokgoro N.O. // The Master of the High Court, Kimberley ZANCHC 60 (1 August 2025). The applicants were in pursuit of an order to compel the Master of Kimberley (the First ...
Piercing the Corporate Veil
Juristic persons (including companies and close corporations) are seen as one entity in total control of their assets. These juristic persons constitute a separate legal entity which is apart from those who control its day-to-day operations. All ...
Pre-commencement creditors vs post-commencement creditors
In the case of Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd (the Appellants) // Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd) (the Respondents) 2 All SA 57 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) decided whether post-commencement creditors may vote on business rescue proceedings ...