In Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys v Information Officer for the CCMA, the Gauteng Local Division held that a public body's failure to respond to a PAIA request within the prescribed 30-day period constitutes a deemed refusal under Section 27 of […]
In Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti, the Supreme Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance on ensuring disclaimers (including AI disclaimers) are enforceable. If you use disclaimers, you should review and update your existing ones, and update the procedures for […]
In Eskom v AfriForum, the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Eskom’s appeal and ordered it to disclose its coal and diesel contracts to AfriForum. The Court confirmed that under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, access […]
In Zulu Nyala Game Ranch v Christiaan Beukes, the High Court interdicted and ordered a former employee (Beukes) who used their employer's (Zulu Nyala Game Ranch) confidential customer database to start a competing business to stop using and delete it. […]
In Minister of Basic Education v Information Regulator, the High Court set aside the regulator’s enforcement notice issued to the DBE. The notice tried to stop the Department from publishing the matric results using examination numbers. The judgment provides guidance [...]
The Northbound Processing v SA Diamond Regulator case highlights the risks of citing AI-generated case law in South African courts. It concerns the urgent release of a refining licence linked to a disputed business sale and highlights the consequences of [...]
In Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal, the Pietermaritzburg High Court dealt with the consequences of legal practitioners submitting false case citations, most likely generated by artificial intelligence (AI), in their court filings. Who should [...]
In De Jager v Netcare, the High Court considered whether surveillance evidence collected without consent was admissible under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The case clarifies when personal information, including special personal information like health data, may be [...]
This case highlights the importance of verifying banking details before making electronic payments, especially when receiving a change of instructions. Who should care about this judgment and why? Essentially all businesses face the threat of business email compromise. This judgment provides [...]
In Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs(ENS) v Hawarden, ENS appealed the judgment handed down in Hawarden v Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) upheld the appeal and dismissed the original order from the high court. Hawarden may appeal this [...]
In ED Food v Africa's Best Foods, the court examined the legality of commissioning affidavits electronically, such as through video conference calls. It found that online commissioning is valid and stressed substantial compliance with regulations. The short answer is yes, [...]
Makunga sued Barlequins Beleggings t/a Indigo Spur for damages arising from a breach of contract. This is a good example of AI in court proceedings. Makunga represented himself and successfully used generative AI and Google to draft his heads of [...]
