South Africa Case Law

Absa Bank Limited v Frans (2169/2024)

Absa Bank Limited v Frans (2169/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 154 (28 March 2025)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

2169/2024

Judge

P. S. Van Zyl

The defendant breached the debt review order by making sporadic and insufficient payments. In terms of section 88(3) of the National Credit Act, once default occurs, the debt rearrangement terminates automatically and the credit provider is entitled to enforce the original credit agreement. Subsequent payment of arrears does not reinstate the debt review arrangement. The defendant's reliance on section 86(10)(b) is misplaced, as automatic termination under section 88(3) is not precluded by that provision. The defendant has no bona fide defence to the plaintiff's claim, and the court's discret…

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• National Credit Act
• Debt Review Orders
• Summary Judgment
• Default Under Credit Agreement
• Termination Of Debt Review
• Enforcement Of Security

Hardenberg and Another v Nedbank Limited (A315/2013)

Hardenberg and Another v Nedbank Limited (A315/2013) [2015] ZAWCHC 11; 2015 (3) SA 470 (WCC) (12 February 2015)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

A315/2013

Judges

Erasmus, Rogers, Mantame

The court held that section 86(10) of the National Credit Act allows a credit provider to terminate debt review if the consumer is in default at the time of termination, not necessarily at the time of applying for debt review. The court rejected the appellants' reliance on Collett v FirstRand Bank, clarifying that the binding ratio of Collett is limited to the permissibility of termination during a pending debt re-arrangement application, and does not require default at the time of debt review application. The court found no merit in the arguments regarding improper delivery or lack of good f…

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• National Credit Act
• Debt Review Termination
• Summary Judgment
• Default Under Credit Agreement

Ramaano v Firstrand Bank Limited t/a Wesbank (A458/12)

Ramaano v Firstrand Bank Limited t/a Wesbank (A458/12) [2014] ZAGPPHC 430 (23 May 2014)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

A458/12

Judges

C.P. Rabie, S.P. Mothle, T.D. Vilakazi

The court held that the respondent was entitled to summary judgment because the appellant was in default under both the credit agreement and the debt review rearrangement. Section 88(3) of the National Credit Act permits a credit provider to enforce its rights once the consumer defaults, without the need for further notice under section 86(10). The Magistrate's Court order did not alter the legal position, as the respondent's rights were revived upon default. The appellant's arguments regarding notice and the Magistrate's order were rejected, and the appeal was dismissed with costs.

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• National Credit Act
• Summary Judgment
• Debt Review
• Default Under Credit Agreement

Nedbank Ltd t/a MFC, a Division of Nedbank v Ntema (3865/2012)

Nedbank Ltd t/a MFC, a Division of Nedbank v Ntema (3865/2012) [2013] ZAFSHC 47 (22 March 2013)

Court

Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Case number

3865/2012

Judge

Mhlambi

High Court summary judgment in favour of Nedbank over an instalment sale debt. The court found the defendant in default under both the agreement and a debt review order.

• National Credit Act
• Summary Judgment
• Debt Review Order
• Default Under Credit Agreement
• Interest Rate Dispute
• Summary-judgment

Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank v Jili (5200/2012)

Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank v Jili (5200/2012) [2013] ZAKZDHC 5 (25 February 2013)

Court

Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban

Case number

5200/2012

Judge

Kruger

The court held that the plaintiff was entitled to summary judgment for the return of the vehicle. The defendant defaulted on the debt rearrangement order, and in terms of Section 88(3) of the National Credit Act and relevant case law, the plaintiff could enforce its rights under the credit agreement without further notice or rescission of the court order. Payment of arrears after summons did not reinstate the debt rearrangement order. The defendant failed to show a bona fide defence to the plaintiff's claim.

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• National Credit Act
• Debt Rearrangement Order
• Summary Judgment
• Default Under Credit Agreement
• Enforcement Of Security

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited v Jwara and Others (19765/2011)

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited v Jwara and Others (19765/2011) [2012] ZAGPJHC 300 (8 February 2012)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

19765/2011

Judge

W L Wepener

The court held that a POCA restraint order created a legal disability, but the bank still had to give section 129 notice under the National Credit Act before proceeding.

• National Credit Act
• Legal Disability
• Default Under Credit Agreement
• Judicial Oversight
• Arrear Payments
• National-credit-act