Blue House Investments (Pty) Ltd v Uys and Others (16 May 2025) (20261/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 205 (16 May 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
20261/2024
Judge
Slingers
The court granted relief allowing the applicant to perfect and register a pledged member’s interest after loan and pledge breaches, despite a later business rescue plan.
Standard Bank of South Africa v South African Reserve Bank and Others (047643/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 481 (15 May 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
047643/2023
Judge
M P Motha
The court found that the applicant lacked locus standi to challenge the forfeiture of the R10 million in the Nedbank Limited account, as the funds belonged to LCC and the applicant's interest was merely speculative. Regarding the Money Market Account, the court held that the Exchange Control Regulations, as currently drafted, do not apply to cryptocurrency transactions or assets, as cryptocurrency is not recognized as currency or legal tender in South Africa. The court emphasized the need for a restrictive interpretation of penal statutes and found no evidence of contravention of the Exchange…