QS Online (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Public Works (24718/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 236 (13 April 2022)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
24718/2021
Judge
M. Mbongwe
The court found that the applicant lacked locus standi, as its cause of action was not properly set out in the founding affidavit and only became apparent in reply. The applicant fraudulently misrepresented itself as the successor to Ramabodu and Associates, which had been liquidated prior to the relevant services being rendered. The contract with the respondent was with the defunct entity, and no valid contract existed with the applicant. The applicant's misrepresentation induced the respondent to act under false pretences, and the principle of estoppel prevents the applicant from claiming r…
Sizazonke Electrical CC and Others v Eskom Holdings Limited (75781/2013) [2017] ZAGPPHC 305 (7 July 2017)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
75781/2013
Judge
S P Mothle
The High Court held that Eskom lawfully suspended Sizazonke for safety non-compliance, found no repudiation or delict, and dismissed the action with costs.