Njeri Wagacha talks to Jackwell Feris

Too late to litigate

Generally, courts will be loath to hear a ‘moot’ matter, which is one where the matter has become moot or academic as it no longer has a practical effect or no longer affects the interested parties.  The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) case of Western Cape Provincial Government and Others v D C Security (Pty) Ltd t/a D C Security and Others (971/2023) ZASCA 35 (1 April 2025) dealt with the issue of mootness concerning a security services tender which had been set aside by the High Court following a dispute over its allocation process.

Beyond the delay: Unpacking technical aspects of the 2025 Budget

New environmental appeal regulations: Key developments

On 13 March 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the National Appeal Regulations, 2025 (New Appeal Regulations) in terms of sections 43, 44(1)(a), 44(1)(b) and 47 of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998(NEMA). 

Mental illness as a compensatable disease under COIDA: Key lessons from Urquhart v Compensation Commissioner

In Urquhart v Compensation Commissioner 27 ILJ 96 (E), the High Court addressed whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) qualifies as a compensatable illness under section 91 the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA). This case provided critical insights into how mental health conditions are evaluated under this legislation.

Appealing or Rescinding? That is the question when dealing with judgments granted against a person without their knowledge

The Uniform Rules of Court direct that any document initiating legal proceedings must be served by the Sheriff of the High Court on a defendant/respondent. The purpose of this rule is to bring to the attention of the defendant/respondent that legal proceedings have been brought against them. The Uniform Rules of Court, however, do not always require the document instituting the legal proceedings to be personally served on the defendant/respondent. This can lead to a situation where judgment is granted against a person without their knowledge.

All systems go for the Public Procurement Bill, but is SA ready?

Katekani Mashamba, senior associate in the Dispute Resolution practice joined Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo and Zinathi Gquma on Business Day TV where she talked about It’s all systems go for the Public Procurement Bill, but is SA ready?