Laws of Evidence in Litigation: Deciding the Fate of a Case
Introduction In South African law, justice is intricately woven into the legal system, with litigation serving as a fundamental mechanism for dispute resolution. The outcome of a case often pivots on the meticulous application of the laws of evidence. This article...
Time Barring – B-BBEE Commission
The B-BBEE Commission (the “Commission”) is empowered in terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (the “Act”) and has jurisdiction throughout South Africa. The Commission is charged, among other things, to oversee,...
Understanding Default Judgment and Rescission Applications
Introduction Do you have a judgment against you and wish to challenge this? Your best option is to contest it through the process of rescission of judgments. This legal avenue allows you to seek the setting aside or reconsideration of a court order under specific...
Sureties in or out of the NCA? Why does it matter?
Introduction Credit transactions and lending agreements often involve a third party (the surety) who guarantees the performance of another party’s obligations (the principal debtor) towards a creditor. While surety agreements can provide financial security and...
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