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Adjudication challenges in construction contracts: Lessons from Muzzy v Davis
Adjudication challenges in construction contracts: Lessons from Muzzy v Davis Can a contractor challenge an adjudicator’s decision because of procedural fairness or jurisdiction? The recent...
Shortlisted, interviewed, forgotten: A story of ambition and disappointment
Shortlisted, interviewed, forgotten: A story of ambition and disappointment In a case that underscores the complexities of internal promotions and employee expectations, the Labour Court has...
Can an emoji seal a deal? Saskatchewan court says yes – and South African law agrees
Can an emoji seal a deal? Saskatchewan court says yes - and South African law agrees In a landmark decision, a Canadian court ruled that a 👍🏼 emoji can constitute acceptance of a contract....
Can a breaching party hide behind contract clauses? Unpacking the Twenty-Third Century Systems case
Can a breaching party hide behind contract clauses? Disputes often arise in commercial partnerships, and repudiation can end agreements abruptly. But a crucial question remains, can the...
Pipeline or barrier? What the Eskom v Erasmus means for employment equity
Pipeline or barrier? What the Eskom v Erasmus means for employment equity In Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Solidarity obo AP Erasmus, the Labour Appeal Court overturned a Labour Court ruling that...
Email signatures & contract variations: What every person should know
Email signatures & contract variations: What every person should know In the digital age, the way we communicate has evolved, but so has the law. If you negotiate, sign, or manage...
Virtual commissioning under the microscope: Lessons from Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food
Virtual commissioning under the microscope: Lessons from Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food Modern litigation increasingly relies on remote technology to take witness statements and to commission...
Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations published into law
Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations published into law On 31 October 2025, in a milestone achievement for regulatory certainty in South Africa, the Minister of Electricity and...
A costly cancellation: When contractual missteps derail a project
A costly cancellation: When contractual missteps derail a project Construction projects thrive on clarity and coordination. When those break down, even a promising project can collapse....
Practical lessons: Amending pleadings in insolvency litigation
Urgent interdicts in procurement: Facts, judgment, and practical lessons for litigators and clients A recent interlocutory judgment in a multi-party liquidation action provides a useful,...
Urgent interdicts in procurement: Facts, judgment, and practical lessons for litigators and clients
Urgent interdicts in procurement: Facts, judgment, and practical lessons for litigators and clients On 30 September 2025 Van Zyl AJ handed down reasons after having dismissed Part A of an urgent...
Equal parents, equal leave: Landmark ruling reshapes parental rights in South Africa
Equal parents, equal leave: Landmark ruling reshapes parental rights in South Africa In a groundbreaking decision, the Constitutional Court has declared several provisions of the Basic Conditions of...