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The Supreme Court of Appeal in Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and Another v AfriForum NPC has reaffirmed the central role of transparency in South African administrative law. The judgment confirms that access to information held by public bodies is the default position, and that refusals under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of […]
Two recent judgments of the Supreme Court of Appeal have brought welcome clarity to key questions surrounding directors’ and officers’ liability. Both decisions address issues that have generated significant debate in recent years and provide important guidance on how courts will approach claims against directors, particularly in relation to prescription and the scope of directors’ […]
The recent and deeply tragic building collapses in George, Verulam, and, most recently, Ormonde have brought renewed attention to a difficult question: what actually happens after a structure collapses on a construction site? Beyond the immediate human tragedy and the urgent search-and-rescue efforts, a complex legal and regulatory process is set in motion. Multiple authorities […]
Cox Yeats has been honoured in the 17th edition of the Best Lawyers in South Africa, with lawyers from across its national offices recognised for their outstanding expertise. This achievement highlights the firm’s depth of specialist expertise and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-calibre legal counsel across key practice areas. It also underscores the professional […]
We have fielded a number of queries from various Insurers regarding the draft Directive, circulated by the office of the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa, introducing obligatory mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court and the impact it may have on the industry. The draft […]
Cox Yeats has once again solidified its position as one of South Africa’s leading law firms with notable rankings in the 2025 edition of Legal 500, a globally respected guide to the legal profession. Shipping & Transport Practice Recognised for Excellence The firm’s Shipping and Transport team has been lauded for its cohesive and highly […]
In the recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision of AIG South Africa Limited v 43 Air School Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024] ZAS CA 97, the Supreme Court of Appeal had to determine, as one of the issues before it, whether multiple insureds all enjoyed cover under a single policy arising from a claim […]
1. Over the past two years, there has been a deluge of case law pertaining to liability arising from “slip and trip” incidents. 2. In the most recent decision of Morrison v MSA Devco (Pty) Ltd (5229/2018) [2025] ZAWCHC 21 (30 January 2025), the Western Cape High Court explained the following: “[75] In casu, the […]
Cox Yeats is honoured to announce that 18 of our lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™. This prestigious recognition underscores our firm’s dedication to legal excellence, positioning our experts among the most trusted and respected in the industry. For us, this honour reaffirms our commitment to delivering client-centred solutions […]
On Wednesday, 16 February 2022, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the Minister of Finance’s Appeal against the judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (See: Afribusiness NPC v the Minister of Finance [2020] ZASCA 140 ) (the Supreme Court decision). The Supreme Court decision concluded that the Minister of Finance exceeded […]
