Transnet Soc Limited v Total South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Another (728/2015) [2016] ZASCA 116; 2017 (1) SA 526 (SCA) (14 September 2016)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
728/2015
Judges
Lewis, Theron, Zondi, Schoeman, Makgoka
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the variation agreement of 1991, embodying the neutrality principle, remains binding on Transnet despite the change in legislative regime. The Petroleum Pipelines Act and NERSA Act do not abrogate the agreement, as NERSA sets maximum tariffs and permits discounting, allowing Transnet to comply with the neutrality principle. Failure to apply the principle would result in unfair discrimination against inland refinery shareholders, contrary to the non-discrimination provisions of the PPA. The court found no incompatibility between the contract and the releva…
Mshudulu v S (A137/2014) [2014] ZAWCHC 198 (3 December 2014)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A137/2014
Judges
Rogers, Van Staden
The High Court held it lacked jurisdiction to hear leave to appeal under the Superior Courts Act and struck the application from the roll, while extending bail.
Minister of Public Works v Haffejee NO (373/94) [1996] ZASCA 17; 1996 (3) SA 745 (SCA); [1996] 4 All SA 355 (A); (25 March 1996)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
373/94
Judges
Marais, Grosskopf, Smalberger, Vivier, Nienaber
The court held that the 1992 expropriation amendments were procedural and applied to unissued compensation claims, so the compensation court application failed.