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Month: December 2019

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Komape family wins R1.4 million for emotional shock and grief

December 18, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

Supreme Court of Appeal overturns Limpopo High Court decision. From Groundup. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) awarded the Komape family R1.4 million for emotional […]

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Court decision opens the way for consumers to get billions in fees back

December 17, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

Judgment is damning for credit providers. Class action suit to follow. From Moneyweb. The Cape High Court on Friday delivered a damning judgment against credit […]

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BEE shareholder asks court to put Tubular Construction in business rescue

December 13, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

Accuses company of fronting after receiving no dividends. From Moneyweb. Brian Bestenbier, a black economic empowerment (BEE) shareholder in Tubular Construction projects, has applied to […]

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Miners survive on charity while battle for Koornfontein mine drags on

December 12, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

Losing bidder Lurco Group feels cheated by irrational conditions imposed on it. From Moneyweb. Koornfontein coal miners have been without pay for nearly two years, […]

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Supplier applies to court for liquidation of Nkomati Anthracite

December 10, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

Bumbana Mining says it’s owed R32m by the firm, which is part of JSE-listed Unicorn Capital Partners. From Moneyweb. Contractor Bumbana Mining is asking the […]

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The days of banks suing you in the high court are over

December 4, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

National Credit Act matters must go through the much cheaper – and more accessible – magistrates’ courts. From Moneyweb. A recent judgment by a full […]

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How the AG is trying to plug a torpedo-sized hole in state finances

December 4, 2019 Ciaran Ryan 0

New powers to enforce recommendations and chase down stolen money should help. From Moneyweb. It is astonishing to read in the Auditor-General’s (AG’s) 2019 consolidated […]

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