Company Law case law

Company Law is a critical area of legal practice that encompasses corporate governance, the duties of directors, and the rights of shareholders, all governed by the Companies Act. This field is essential for ensuring that businesses operate within the legal framework while protecting the interests of all stakeholders involved. Semantis AI provides comprehensive access to the latest reportable judgments in Company Law, tracking developments daily to keep legal practitioners and the public informed. Recent judgments, such as Centaur Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Moodliar N.O. and Others and Versatile Commodity Traders (Pty) Ltd v Upward Spiral Fuels (Pty) Ltd, highlight the evolving landscape of corporate governance and the complexities surrounding business rescue and shareholder rights. By staying updated with these cases, users can gain valuable insights into the legal precedents that shape the corporate environment in South Africa.

Leading judgments

  1. Centaur Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Moodliar N.O. and Others (CCT 117/24) [2026] ZACC 20 (18 May 2026) Constitutional Court · 18 May 2026 · Reportability 80
  2. Versatile Commodity Traders (Pty) Ltd v Upward Spiral Fuels (Pty) Ltd (2025/087617) [2026] ZAGPJHC 62 (3 February 2026) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 3 February 2026 · Reportability 80
  3. Lutchman and Another v Bekker NO and Others (2025/048966) [2026] ZAGPJHC 37 (23 January 2026) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 23 January 2026 · Reportability 75
  4. Matthew and Others v Africa Imaging (Pty) Ltd and Others (D6693/2024) [2026] ZAKZDHC 1 (13 January 2026) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban) · 13 January 2026 · Reportability 78
  5. Tongaat Hulett Limited and Others v South African Sugar Association and Others (945/2024) [2025] ZASCA 190 (15 December 2025) Supreme Court of Appeal · 15 December 2025 · Reportability 81
  6. Tamela Mezzanine Debt Fund I Partnership v KT Wash Detergents Proprietarty Limited and Others (2025/173474) [2025] ZAGPJHC 1271 (12 December 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 12 December 2025 · Reportability 78
  7. ROIHC Investments (Pty) Ltd v Gideotech Investments Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others (2025/186285) [2025] ZAGPPHC 1290 (5 December 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 5 December 2025 · Reportability 80
  8. Nchaupa v Kyalami Shisanyama (Pty) Limited and Others (2025-209681) [2025] ZAGPPHC 1279 (20 November 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 20 November 2025 · Reportability 78
  9. Joubert v J D Elektriese Ingenieurswese (Pty) Ltd and Others (6680/2025) [2025] ZAFSHC 341 (6 November 2025) Free State High Court · 6 November 2025 · Reportability 81
  10. Makatoane N.O and Another v Mahlopi Metals Group (Pty) Ltd and Others (176802/2025) [2025] ZAGPPHC 1156 (3 November 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 3 November 2025 · Reportability 82
  11. Hazendal Wine Estate v Pure Electrical Solutions (2025/123216) [2025] ZAWCHC 494 (27 October 2025) Western Cape High Court · 27 October 2025 · Reportability 82
  12. South African Renewable Green Energy (Pty) Ltd and Others v Coria (PKF) Investments 28 (RF) (Pty) Ltd and Others (6020/2023; 16391/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 458 (9 October 2025) Western Cape High Court · 9 October 2025 · Reportability 80
  13. A.T.E v D.T (1287/2022) [2025] ZAWCHC 452 (26 September 2025) Western Cape High Court · 26 September 2025 · Reportability 82
  14. Cloete v Zimele Sonke Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd (Appeal) (7274A/2011) [2025] ZAWCHC 436 (18 September 2025) Western Cape High Court · 18 September 2025 · Reportability 82
  15. New Turn Investments (Pty) Ltd v Albaraka Bank Limited (Appeal) (AR230/2024) [2025] ZAKZPHC 100 (5 September 2025) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg) · 5 September 2025 · Reportability 82
  16. Brightward Homeowners Association v Khosa and Others (025365/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 903 (4 September 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 4 September 2025 · Reportability 78
  17. Gray v Ferrier and Another (25795/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 601 (26 August 2025) Western Cape High Court · 26 August 2025 · Reportability 78
  18. NTC Global Trade Fund (Pty) Ltd and Another v Letopa (2025/102392) [2025] ZAGPJHC 810 (15 August 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 15 August 2025 · Reportability 82
  19. De Wit N.O and Another v Smit and Others (19076/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 348 (15 August 2025) Western Cape High Court · 15 August 2025 · Reportability 80
  20. Pillay v Stokes and Others (2022/22021) [2025] ZAGPJHC 733 (24 July 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 24 July 2025 · Reportability 82

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