Bouwer Kobeli Morabe
Legal notices: A time for change?
28th August 2014 The wheels of justice are often criticised for turning far too slowly. This article examines the use of newspapers and the Government Gazette in... →
Arbitration: an overview
6th August 2014 Introduction: Arbitration, in a nutshell, is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties approach a third party for the hearing... →
The importance of receiving a Section 129 letter from credit providers
10th June 2014 South Africa’s economy was high on the agenda of President Zuma’s inauguration address. He outlined plans to bolster the economy. Many experts... →
Mining and the environment: the inescapable case of Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd v Regional Director: Free State Department of Water Affairs
5th June 2014 Introduction Mining in South Africa is a prosperous endeavour. But with great reward comes great risk. And there is no industry more perilous and... →
Paying Mineral Royalties: the changes brought about by the recent amendment to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act 28 of 2008
4th April 2014 Introduction The coming into force of the Mineral and Petroleum Resource Development Act 28 of 2002 (“MPRDA”) has brought about drastic changes to... →
Business rescue: Don’t fall short by not following the procedure
20th March 2014 Business Rescue is gaining traction in South Africa and as more companies use this option as provided for by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the... →
Extending delictual liability to repudiating contracting parties
By: Shannon de Ryhove 14th March 2014 At the outset, to pique your curiosity and keep you reading it must be noted that the litigant bravely attempted to re-shape our legal landscape by... →
Landlords and Tenants Stuck in Litigious Limbo: Maphango and Others v Aengus Lifestyle Properties (Pty) Ltd 2012 (3) SA 531 (CC)
3rd October 2013 Intro The business of being a South African is fraught with uncertainty and it is ever more so if you are a South African businessperson. If I were... →