Tag: supreme court of appeal

South Africa: Associated ships and the consequence of staying silent

On 13 August 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa upheld the arrest of the mv Haralambos in a decision that will have important implications for the assessment of evidence and the burden of proof in associated ship arrests, writes shipping and logistics expert Jeremy Jeremy Prain of Bowmans

Building on a legacy: 2026 Young South Africans list honours next generation of legal changemakers

Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, several young lawyers and legal thinkers were honoured earlier this month among this year’s 200 Young South Africans, and are building on the work of those who came before – defending communities, strengthening institutions, and widening opportunities for those who follow.

Jurisdiction of an arbitrator: Can an arbitrator declare a state contract invalid?

Cox Yeats partner Richard Hoal discusses how NAD Property Income Fund (Pty) Ltd v Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Another remains an important authority for lawyers and dispute-resolution practitioners considering the limits of arbitration when questions of public procurement legality arise.

South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters

On 23 March, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that Eskom must disclose its coal and diesel supply contracts, marking a significant shift toward transparency in South Africa’s electricity sector. Felix Dube of the University of Venda examines what this key decision does and doesn’t mean, and why it is important for society as a whole.

Tag: supreme court of appeal

South Africa: Associated ships and the consequence of staying silent

Building on a legacy: 2026 Young South Africans list honours next generation of legal changemakers

Jurisdiction of an arbitrator: Can an arbitrator declare a state contract invalid?

South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters

Supreme Court of Appeal delivers landmark judgment on cross-border insolvency in South Africa