Rhino Fuels (Pty) ltd and Another v Maybach Oil and Gas (Pty) ltd and others (351/2024)
Rhino Fuels (Pty) ltd and Another v Maybach Oil and Gas (Pty) ltd and others (351/2024) [2024] ZAMPMBHC 16 (22 February 2024)
The court found that the applicants established a clear right to protection from unlawful threats and intimidation, regardless of the respondents' allegations regarding the absence of a petroleum wholesale licence. The right to freedom and security is constitutionally protected and cannot be overridden by regulatory disputes, which must be addressed by the relevant authorities. The respondents' conduct, including repeated visits to the applicants' premises, threats via WhatsApp, and actions taken without proper legal authority, constituted harassment and intimidation. The applicants demonstra…
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- Interdict
- Urgent Application
- Business Competition
- Threats And Intimidation
- Right To Freedom And Security