Author: Kennedy Mudzuli

The Western Cape High Court ruled that a son could not be excluded from sharing in his late mother’s R22 million estate despite wording that appeared to leave the residue to only three siblings.

Judge President Mbenenge has launched a High Court application seeking to overturn findings of sexual harassment, misconduct and gross misconduct arising from the complaint lodged by Andiswa Mengo.

The Western Cape High Court has found the Department of Infrastructure liable after a George motorcyclist lost his leg in a crash caused by a pothole that Judge C Nziweni described as a “hidden trap for road users”. The court ruled that authorities failed to repair the dangerous defect or warn motorists despite the road being known for deterioration and potholes.

A farm purchaser could not rely on ownership alone to lock out the former owner who retained occupation rights under a management agreement, the Northern Cape High Court has ruled, reaffirming that possession cannot be taken away through self-help.

The Labour Court has reinforced the restrictions on legal representation in CCMA misconduct arbitrations after dismissing an urgent application brought by Frank Maluleka.

Only 12% of South Africa’s educators had been vetted against the child protection register by March 2025, raising concerns about learner safety.

Standard Bank recorded the highest number of banking complaints in 2025 as the NFO recovered R442.9 million for consumers through banking, credit and insurance disputes.

The High Court has confirmed that Bitcoin is both money and capital under South Africa’s exchange control laws, dismissing a challenge to forfeiture orders.

Craig Button’s damages claim has cleared another hurdle in the High Court in the Western Cape. The court dismissed an application that sought to overturn a ruling holding public authorities responsible for most of the losses arising from a cycling accident involving a hidden 6.2-metre culvert. Button was injured on 14 February 2020 when he fell from his bicycle while using a cycle path. The path had been constructed, owned, controlled and maintained by the authorities involved in the case. Earlier this year, the court found the authorities jointly liable for 90% of the damages that Button may prove he…

The Labour Court has ruled that Capricorn District Municipality could not abandon an approved plea and sanction agreement and discipline its HR manager again on the same charges, ordering her reinstatement with full back pay.