Kananelo Sikhakhane

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Kananelo Sikhakhane is an Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice.
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Unconscionability as a defence to on-demand guarantees
Construction & Engineering

Unconscionability as a defence to on-demand guarantees

On-demand performance guarantees are a staple in construction and engineering projects due to their commercial function of ‘as good as cash’ security, providing employers with prompt...

Courts are unlikely to grant relief where hardship results from a party’s own inaction
Dispute Resolution

Courts are unlikely to grant relief where hardship results from a party’s own inaction

In this alert, we look at the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) decision in Kidrogen RF (Pty) Ltd v Erasmus and Others, which reminds us that the courts are unlikely to grant relief...

The issue of procedural rights and settlement agreements in the adjudication of the defence of fraud against the enforcement of a performance guarantee
Dispute Resolution

The issue of procedural rights and settlement agreements in the adjudication of the defence of fraud against the enforcement of a performance guarantee

The parties to a construction contract often agree to the conclusion of separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project...

All or nothing: A note on the inadequacy of gambling as legal strategy
Dispute Resolution

All or nothing: A note on the inadequacy of gambling as legal strategy

In the betting community some bettors attempt to limit their exposure or reduce the risk of a wager by hedging their bets. Hedging occurs when a bettor places a second wager against...

Let the message be sent: “This is the protection which our Constitution affords” – the Constitutional Court’s ruling on compensation in sexual harassment cases
Employment Law

Let the message be sent: “This is the protection which our Constitution affords” – the Constitutional Court’s ruling on compensation in sexual harassment cases

On 17 June 2021, the Constitutional Court (CC) handed down judgment in McGregor v Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council and Others (CCT 270/20) ZACC 14 (17...

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 recommended Kananelo for construction.

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 recommended Kananelo for construction.