South Africa Case Law

Lesego Thabang Masilo (Pty) Ltd and Another v Transnet Group Capital and Another (28215/2020)

Lesego Thabang Masilo (Pty) Ltd and Another v Transnet Group Capital and Another (28215/2020) [2023] ZAGPPHC 574 (18 July 2023)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

28215/2020

Judge

Nyathi

The court found that the applicants are entitled to the full and complete record of the decision to withdraw the tender, as contemplated by Rule 53. This includes not only the documents that were before the National Acquisition Council but also the records of its deliberations, such as agendas, minutes, and any transcripts. The respondents' argument that the request was too general was rejected, as the law requires disclosure of all material considered in the decision-making process. The court emphasized that judicial review cannot be properly conducted without access to the full record, and…

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• Rule 53 Record
• Review Of Administrative Action
• Discovery And Evidence
• Costs Award

GR5 Degreaser Trading CC v Enterprise Development Solutions Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others (39959/2014)

GR5 Degreaser Trading CC v Enterprise Development Solutions Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others (39959/2014) [2016] ZAGPJHC 67 (18 March 2016)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

39959/2014

Judge

Satchwell

The High Court dismissed an application to join Jacques Kichenbrand as a fourth defendant in a copyright and trade mark dispute over the GR5 logo.

• Joinder Of Parties
• Copyright Assignment
• Trade Mark Infringement
• Discovery And Evidence
• Joinder-of-parties
• Copyright-assignment

Venmop 275 (Pty) Ltd and Another v Cleverland Projects (Pty) and Another (2014/14286)

Venmop 275 (Pty) Ltd and Another v Cleverland Projects (Pty) and Another (2014/14286) [2015] ZAGPJHC 176; 2016 (1) SA 78 (GJ) (3 August 2015)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

2014/14286

Judge

J R Peter

High Court review of an arbitration award failed: the settlement-style letter was admissible, no good cause extended time, and the challenge was perempted.

• Arbitration Award Review
• Gross Irregularity
• Peremption
• Good Cause Extension
• Discovery And Evidence
• Without Prejudice Privilege