South Africa Case Law

Africa Community Media (Pty) Ltd and Others v Standard Bank of SA Ltd (9318/2022; EC08/2023)

Africa Community Media (Pty) Ltd and Others v Standard Bank of SA Ltd (9318/2022; EC08/2023) [2023] ZAWCHC 243 (14 September 2023)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

9318/2022; EC08/2023

Judge

J Cloete

The court found that the applicants satisfied the requirements for an interim interdict. They demonstrated a prima facie right based on constitutional and statutory provisions, and the closure of their bank accounts would cause irreparable harm by undermining their ability to operate and rendering the main proceedings nugatory. The balance of convenience favoured the applicants, as Standard Bank had previously agreed to keep the accounts open pending litigation and had not sought suspension of relevant orders. The court was not persuaded that an adequate alternative remedy existed, given the…

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• Termination Of Banking Relationship
• Interim Interdict
• Section 22 Right To Trade
• Unfair Discrimination
• Competition Tribunal Interim Relief
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act Compliance

SKG Africa (Pty) Ltd v Eastern Cape Rural and Others (EL1153/2019)

SKG Africa (Pty) Ltd v Eastern Cape Rural and Others (EL1153/2019) [2021] ZAECGHC 9 (12 January 2021)

Court

Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown

Case number

EL1153/2019

Judge

Maswazi

The court granted leave to amend a reviewing party’s notice of motion and rule 16A notice, finding no new cause of action or incurable prejudice.

• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Constitutional Invalidity
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Ultra Vires
• Section 9 Equality
• Section 22 Right To Trade