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Labour Law [2025] ZALCJHB 312

Tshwane University of Technology v Naidoo and Others (JR516/23)

Tshwane University of Technology v Naidoo and Others (JR516/23) [2025] ZALCJHB 312 (7 July 2025)

Labour Court review of a CCMA award concerning non-renewal of a fixed-term contract and alleged dismissal under section 186(1)(b) of the LRA.

  • Fixed Term Contracts
  • Reasonable Expectation
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Jurisdiction Of Ccma
  • Review Standard
  • Interpretation Of Contract
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Commercial And Corporate [2025] ZAFSHC 113

Hydro Hype (Pty) Ltd v Consortium Beef Agricultural Primary Co-operative Limited and Others (3977/2023)

Hydro Hype (Pty) Ltd v Consortium Beef Agricultural Primary Co-operative Limited and Others (3977/2023) [2025] ZAFSHC 113 (24 March 2025)

The High Court held that the cattle agreement ended by effluxion of time on 17 January 2023 and ordered Consortium Beef to calculate the value of Hydro Hype’s cattle units.

  • Contract Termination
  • Specific Performance
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Costs Award
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Contract-termination
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZAECMKHC 147

Clemen Investments NO (Pty) Ltd v Ndzimela and Another (3431/2016)

Clemen Investments NO (Pty) Ltd v Ndzimela and Another (3431/2016) [2024] ZAECMKHC 147 (18 December 2024)

The High Court dismissed an application for absolution, finding a prima facie case against a surety and that the lease’s non-payment clause allowed cancellation without seven days’ notice.

  • Suretyship
  • Lease Agreement
  • Absolution From Instance
  • Contractual Breach
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Lease-agreements
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Family And Children [2024] ZAFSHC 64

M.S v P.S - Leave to Appeal (1334/2018)

M.S v P.S - Leave to Appeal (1334/2018) [2024] ZAFSHC 64 (5 March 2024)

The High Court refused leave to appeal in a maintenance and settlement dispute, finding no reasonable prospects of success or compelling reason under section 17.

  • Maintenance Obligation
  • Deed Of Settlement
  • Leave To Appeal
  • Wilful Disobedience
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Alternative Dispute Resolution [2023] ZASCA 115

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited v Dainfern Square (Pty) Ltd and Others (648/2022)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited v Dainfern Square (Pty) Ltd and Others (648/2022) [2023] ZASCA 115; 2024 (4) SA 489 (SCA) (27 July 2023)

The SCA held that an arbitrator had jurisdiction over a tenant’s claim for repayment of excess turnover rental because it arose from interpreting and implementing the lease.

  • Arbitrator Jurisdiction
  • Unjustified Enrichment
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Arbitration Clause
  • Premature Review
  • Lease Agreement
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Commercial And Corporate [2023] ZAGPJHC 429

Markit Systems Limited v Fulcrum Group Propriety Limited (A5071/2021 ; 39743/2018)

Markit Systems Limited v Fulcrum Group Propriety Limited (A5071/2021 ; 39743/2018) [2023] ZAGPJHC 429 (5 May 2023)

Appeal over cancellation of a technology agreement dismissed; the court held the parties failed to agree the BRD and upheld Fulcrum’s counterclaim.

  • Contractual Damages
  • Cancellation Clause
  • Business Requirements Document
  • Restitution
  • Repudiation
  • Interpretation Of Contract
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Labour Law [2023] ZALAC 6

Wheelwright v CP De Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd (JA 81/2022)

Wheelwright v CP De Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd (JA 81/2022) [2023] ZALAC 6; (2023) 44 ILJ 767 (LAC); [2023] 5 BLLR 393 (LAC) (21 February 2023)

The Labour Appeal Court held that a CCMA settlement agreement covered and extinguished claims arising from a restraint of trade, because its wording was broad and unqualified.

  • Restraint Of Trade
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Restraint-of-trade
  • Settlement-agreement
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Labour Law [2022] ZAFSHC 270

Mgoqi v Centlec (SOC) Limited and Another (4638/2020)

Mgoqi v Centlec (SOC) Limited and Another (4638/2020) [2022] ZAFSHC 270 (20 October 2022)

The High Court ordered Centlec to place the applicant in his former or an equivalent job under clause 16.6 of his employment agreement after his CEO term ended.

  • Specific Performance
  • Employment Contract
  • Res Judicata
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • State Owned Enterprise Employment
  • Specific-performance
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Family And Children [2022] ZAGPJHC 805

C v Y (19762/2007)

C v Y (19762/2007) [2022] ZAGPJHC 805 (13 October 2022)

The High Court granted leave to appeal in a maintenance-related dispute, finding reasonable prospects that another court may differ on the agreement’s interpretation and variation.

  • Variation Of Settlement Agreement
  • Warrant Of Execution
  • Arrear Maintenance
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Shifren Principle
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Civil Procedure [2022] ZAGPJHC 532

C v Y (19762/2007)

C v Y (19762/2007) [2022] ZAGPJHC 532 (12 August 2022)

The court found that the settlement agreement, made an order of court, contained a clear non-variation clause requiring any changes to be in writing and signed by both parties. The applicant's reliance on an alleged oral or email variation was rejected as it did not comply with these formalities. The respondent's calculations of arrear maintenance and related expenses were accepted, supported by documentary evidence, and the only admitted error was the inclusion of maintenance after the children reached majority, which was corrected. The warrant of execution was properly issued for the correc…

  • Arrear Maintenance
  • Warrant Of Execution
  • Divorce Settlement
  • Non Variation Clause
  • Interpretation Of Contract
  • Costs Order
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