Recent articles and research – May 2025

May 1st, 2025
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Abbreviation Title Publisher Volume/issue
BTCLQ Business Tax and Company Law Quarterly Juta (2024) 15.4
JCLA Journal of Comparative Law in Africa Juta (2024) 11.2
SA Merc LJ South African Mercantile Law Journal Juta

(2024) 36.2

 

SALJ South African Law Journal Juta (2025) 142.1
SJ Speculum Juris University of Fort Hare (2024) 38.2
SLR Stellenbosch Law Review Juta

(2024) 35.1

(2024) 35.2

THRHR Tydskrif vir Hedendaagse Romeinse-Hollandse Reg LexisNexis (2025) 88.1
TSAR Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg Juta (2025) 1

 

Abuse of dominance

Moleya, NI and Shumba, TThe conceptualisation of an essential facility: A comparative analysis of the positions in South Africa and the European Union’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 356.

 

Administrative law – roads

Scott, TJ ‘The pothole scourge as a growing threat on South African roads significantly reflected in recent case law’ (2025) 1 TSAR 1.

 

Adoptions

Rosenberg, W ‘Regspraak: Exposing the bureaucratic red tape of adoptions and the department’s underlying prejudices’ (2025) 1 TSAR 202.

 

Alternative dispute resolution

Afolabi, SO ‘Evaluating the efficacy of alternative dispute resolution methods in resolving marital conflicts in Nigeria’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 142.

 

Basic education

Fobosi, SC and Ntlama-Makhanya, NThe “silent war” of the COVID-19 pandemic on the realisation of the right to quality education in South Africa’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 437.

 

Combating criminal gang activities

Van der Linde, DC ‘Aiding and abetting, and bringing about a pattern of criminal gang activity under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 151.

 

Company law – takeover regulation

Mudzamiri, J ‘Reflecting on the need for the South African Takeover Regulation to promote private contracting to mitigate the effects of post-merger or takeover eventualities on directors’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 251.

 

Company law

Coetzee, L and Botha, BHDe facto and shadow directors: Lessons from New Zealand’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 218.
Olivier, E ‘The meaning of “financial assistance” in terms of section 45 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008’ (2024) 35.1 SLR 40.

 

Competition law

Loxton, L ‘Merging the unmergeable: The distortion of competition law principles by constitutional rights in the Constitutional Court [Discussion of Competition Commission of South Africa v Mediclinic Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 2022 4 SA 323 (CC)]’ (2024) 35.1 SLR 61.
Tavuyanago, S ‘Transformative competition law or protectionism? Assessing the rise of the “B-BBEE test” in merger analysis through ECP Africa Fund IV LLC & Others v Competition Commission of South Africa [2021] ZACT 99’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 297.

 

Conservation law

Paterson, A ‘Learning from protected areas – Distilling lessons for a potential future OECM statutory framework in South Africa’ (2024) 35.2 SLR 115.

 

Consumer protection

Kloppers, H ‘Exploring financial literacy-related consumer protection in the general code of conduct for authorised financial services providers and the representatives’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 163.
Tait, AMCession and the application of the Consumer Protection Act 2008: A discussion of the South African Securitisation Programme (RF) Ltd v Jaglal-Govindpershad and South African Securitisation Programme (RF) Ltd v Lucic cases’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 484.

 

Conviction in a criminal case

De Vos, W ‘Regspraak: Return to the infamous English case of Hollington v F Hewthorn & Co Ltd 1943 KB 587 (CA): Still authoritative in South Africa, albeit restricted to its original ratio’ (2025) 1 TSAR 161.

 

Copyright

Katjiker, S ‘Regspraak: Slicing the baloney pretty thin: Lessons in fair use from the Warhol case’ (2025) 1 TSAR 187.

 

Co-sureties

Kuschke SC, L; Butler SC, J and Blumberg SC, M ‘Hidden complexities in the right of recourse between co-debtors and co-sureties’ (2024) 15.4 BTCLQ 9.

 

Credit law

Singh, C ‘The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 and the requirement of “E-signing in the physical presence of each contracting party”: Firstrand Bank Limited v Molamugae (24558/2016) [2018] ZAGPPHC 762; Firstrand Bank Limited v Silver Solutions 3138 CC (8400/2022P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 26 (7 March 2023); and Firstrand Bank Limited v Govender (2021/25131) [2023] ZAGPJHC 610 (1 June 2023)’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 319.

 

Cryptocurrency

Erlank, W ‘NFTs – Buyer’s remorse and a flash in the pan? Some thoughts on the nature and usefulness of NFTs in virtual worlds and the metaverse’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 187.

 

Customary law

Tuba, M and Makaleng, R“Kukithi la” (“this is our home”): An interplay between common law and customary law in “family house” disputes in Shomang v Motsose N.O. and Others 2022 (5) SA 602 (GP)’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 470.

 

Cybercrime

Mabeka, NQThe Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020, section 7 versus civil proceedings’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 419.

 

Cyberlaw

Zitzke, E ‘Regspraak: E-mail hackers, conveyancers and pure economic loss’ (2025) 1 TSAR 145.

 

Delictual liability

Meyer, JCivil liability for delicts caused by emerging digital technology: A suggestion to South Africa’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 296.

 

Early termination of a lease

Kruger, D and Mogashoa, K ‘Early termination of a lease: Tax implications in the hands of the lessor’ (2024) 15.4 BTCLQ 21.

 

Environmental law

Hall, J ‘Clearing the interpretative air – The need to make good (air quality) law and to make good law work’ (2024) 35.2 SLR 144.

 

Equality and socio-economic rights

Kollapen, J ‘Realising socio-economic rights in an unequal society’ (2024) 35.1 SLR 1.

 

Evictions

Sonnekus, JC ‘Regspraak: Geregistreerde eienaar verloor eiendomsreg met koste teen onregmatige besetters wat klaarblyklik wesenlik ongegrond verryk word danksy die hofuitspraak’ (2025) 1 TSAR 217.

 

Financial regulators

Lichaba, M and van Heerden, C ‘The implementation of the Basel D-SIB Framework assessment methodology for systemically important banks in South Africa’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 82.

 

Gender equality

Nyaqo, PTelling the untold in rape: Khamphepe J’s separate judgment in Tshabalala v S; Ntuli v S’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 538.

 

Gender-based violence

Le Roux-Bouwer, J ‘The correct approach to the burden of proof in the crime of rape: – recent case law – Jantjies v S (532/2022) [2023] ZASCA 3 (15 January 2024); Ximba v The StateS (957/2022) [2023] ZASCA 6 (19 January 2024); Sekoala v S (579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 148.

 

Human dignity

Visser, C ‘The law of personality, the “iniuria approach”, and a “false positive” – KAB v National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) 2023 ILJ 2554 (FSB)’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 139.

 

Human trafficking

Chipofya, MV ‘Duty to act provisions and omissions offences under the anti-human trafficking statutes of Malawi, Uganda and South Africa’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 80.

 

Immigration

La Foy, GA comment on the white paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection, the constitution and international law’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 564.

 

Inclusive governance

Ezirigwe, JRethinking women’s roles in pastoral governance: Empowering women to mitigate pastoralism-related conflicts in Nigeria’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 452.

 

Insolvent estates

De Wet, W ‘Obtaining control of insolvent estates by way of warrants in terms of section 69(3) of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936’ (2025) 1 TSAR 79.

 

International investment agreements

Qumba, MF ‘Incorporating sustainable development principles in Africa’s investment treaty-making’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 80.

 

Jurisprudence

Matthee, K and de Freitas, S ‘The divergent approaches of the Constitutional Court to the right to life and ubuntu and the implications for civil society’ (2024) 35.2 SLR 195.

 

Just and equitable compensation

Manemela, ME ‘The Labour Court’s jurisdiction to order the payment of just and equitable compensation for loss attributable to strikes: An analysis of SACCAWU v Massmart Holding Ltd’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 38.

 

Labour law

Chitimira, H and Torerai, E ‘The right to equal parental leave rights for mothers and fathers in the South African workplace: An analysis of Van Wyk & Others v Minister of Employment and Labour 2024 (1) SA 545 (GJ)’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 277.
Ebrahim, S ‘Who is the “same employer” for the purpose of an equal pay claim under section 6(4) of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998?’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 134.
Van Staden, M ‘Regspraak: Teleological interpretation of section 189A of the Labour Relations Act and procedural fairness in large-scale retrenchments’ (2025) 1 TSAR 172.

 

Legal education

Horn, JG and van Niekerk, L ‘Alternative assessment in undergraduate legal education in South Africa: A positive side effect of the pandemic?’ (2024) 35.1 SLR 21.

 

Legislative reform

Van Staden, M and van Eck, M ‘The case for plain language and written employment contracts in South Africa’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 106.

 

Lesotho Constitution

Maqakachane, ST and Laubscher, R ‘Unpacking the 1993 Lesotho Constitution’s radical social transformation ideals and its normative implications for the judiciary’ (2025) 1 TSAR 94.

 

Loadshedding

Odeku, KO and Takalani, M ‘An exploratory analysis of the financial incentives for small businesses amid erratic electricity supply in South Africa’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 135.

 

Medical ethics

McQuoid-Mason, D ‘Medico-legal and ethical aspects of consent and the use, care, and return of human remains held by museums and similar institutions’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 129.

 

Medical malpractice

Mukheibir, A ‘The DZ defences and the development of the once-and-for-all rule’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 53.

 

Mental health

Mutlokwa, HThe state of psychiatric health care in South Africa 30 years into democracy’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 336.

 

Mineral and petroleum resources

Hertog, D ‘Transferring a controlling interest under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act: A note on Vantage Goldfields SA (Pty) Ltd v Arqomanzi (Pty) Ltd’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 28.

 

Mismanagement of solid waste

Mashiane, K and Odeku, KO ‘Sustainable solid waste management practices in South Africa: A comparative legal analysis’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 1.

 

Misstatements

Schoeman, WCreating a corporate governance expectation gap’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 406.

 

Motor industry ombudsman

Scott-Ngoepe, T ‘The role of consumer courts and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa in the realisation of rights for consumers: A critical analysis of KwaZulu-Natal Consumer Protector v Jatru Trading (Pty) Ltd t/a Trucking Traders [2023] ZANCT 14’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 346.

 

National Energy Act 34 of 2008

Field, TL ‘Integrated energy planning in South Africa: Teetering on feet of clay’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 51.

 

Nigerian Anti-Torture Act

Sunday, AOB ‘The need for effective implementation of the Nigeria Anti-Torture Act, 2017’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 189.

 

Oil and gas sector

Ani, L ‘Navigating the complex terrain of competition law enforcement in Nigeria’s petroleum sector: An examination of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 109.

 

Premeditated murder

LeRoux-Bouwer, JPremeditated murder and private defence: From life imprisonment to acquittal: Khan v S (A89/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC (15 February 2024)’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 528.

 

Private equity industry 

Rudnicki, M ‘Continuation funds: The new dawn in private equity fund formation’ (2024) 15.4 BTCLQ 1.

 

Procedural fairness

Tsele, M ‘Procedural fairness in executive decision-making: A different take’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 69.

 

Property law

Brits, R ‘A title deed should only be cancelled if there is convincing evidence that it does not reflect the true state of affairs [Discussion of Agnes v Tobeka (42040/2018) 2022 ZAGPJHC 814 (19 October 2022)]’ (2024) 35.1 SLR 78.
Mulligan, K ‘Pledge, conditional sales and the pledgor’s right to redeem: Mapenduka v Ashington and Graf v Buechel revisited’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 1.

 

Protection of personal information

Thaldar, DOwnership of personal information?’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 175.
Van der Walt, CJ ‘An analysis of directors’ liability for data protection breaches: Insights from South Africa, Germany and the United States of America’ (2025) 1 TSAR 44.

 

Public education

Arendse, L ‘Not “radical” enough: Disrupting the narrative of Ermelo’s grand transformative potential in public basic education’ (2024) 35.2 SLR 178.

 

Regulating artificial intelligence

Lupton, C and Reddy, S ‘Combating financial crime: The potential and regulation of artificial intelligence’ (2025) 1 TSAR 59.

 

Repaying loans

Kariem, A ‘An analysis of security rights to secure the repayment of loans in South African law’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 14.

 

Retrenchments

Germishuys-Burchell, W ‘Trade union recognition in the context of retrenchment consultation’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 30.

 

Rule of law

Sontang, T ‘Le droit au juge naturel en droit Camerounais (The right to a rightful judge in Cameroonian law)’ (2024) 11.2 JCLA 169.

 

Social justice

Gcaleka, K ‘Social justice as an antidote to poverty and inequality: 30 years into democracy, what still needs to be done?’ (2024) 35.2 SLR 93.

 

Solvency and liquidity test

Mudzamiri, J and Van Coller, ADetermining the “proper” application and scope of section 45 of the Companies Act through the lenses of Trevo Capital Ltd v Steinhoff International Holdings (Pty) Ltd [2021] 4 All SA 573 (WCC)’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 514.

 

Tax crimes

Animashaun, O and Chitimira, H ‘A legal analysis of the Nigerian National Inspector General for Tax Crimes Commission Bill, 2022’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 203.

 

Tax disputes

Gutuza, T ‘Tax judgments and company law: Evidence of corporate governance concerns’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 129.

 

Tax evasion

Keulder, C and Legwaila, T ‘Aantekeninge: A review muddle on an inappropriate application of general anti-avoidance rule’ (2025) 1 TSAR 133.

 

Tax law – double jeopardy

Keulder, C ‘Navigating double jeopardy in tax law Motloung v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service’ (2024) 36.2 SA Merc LJ 333.

 

Tax law

Legwaila, T ‘The trade requirement is obsolete for tax purposes’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 99.

 

Trade remedies

Vinti, CA discussion of the power to impose “provisional measures” during a trade remedy investigation in South Africa: Association of South Africa v the International Trade Administration Commission Case Number: 2022/010681’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 550.

 

Tribute

Zondo, RMM ‘Tribute to the late Justices KK Mthiyane and GG Hoexter’ (2025) 142.1 SALJ 199.

 

Unlawful occupiers

Marais, EJ and Muller, G ‘The extra-judicial ejectment of land intruders: An evaluation of the relation between the possession and home concepts’ (2025) 88.1 THRHR 1.

 

Water law

Viljoen, GThe concept of Public Trusteeship and the Water-Energy-Food-Climate (WEFC) Nexus in discretionary decision-making: Insights from Thungela Operations v Department of Water and Sanitation (Water Tribunal, 26 April 2023)’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 497.

 

Wills Act 7 of 1953

Moosa, F ‘Section 2B of the Wills Act 7 of 1953: Is it unfairly discriminatory?’ (2025) 1 TSAR 114.

 

Witness statement

Bekker, TThe presentation of witness testimony in civil matters – time for a new approach (Part 1)’ (2024) 38.2 SJ 384.

 

Kathleen Kriel BTech (Journ) is the Production Editor at De Rebus.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2025 (May) DR 60.

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