This blog was co-authored by Adam Butler, Candidate Attorney.

The failure to put up security for costs when required to do so can have significant consequences.

On 20 November 2024, the Johannesburg High Court delivered judgment in Redpath Mining (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd v Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Others, ordering that Siyakhula’s

Contracts of carriage are fundamental to the transportation industry, serving as legally binding agreements between the carrier and the shipper. These contracts outline the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties involved in the transportation of goods or passengers.

They typically cover aspects such as the nature of the goods or service, the route and