Labour Court overturns CCMA’s reinstatement of wealth manager
Failing to follow FAIS-mandated policy-renewal procedures and poor record-keeping constituted a serious regulatory breach that justified dismissal.
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Court finds Minister of Police liable for farm attack losses
The High Court has ruled the state liable for over R2 million after police ignored warnings and failed to protect a game farmer’s property and wildlife.
SCA rules municipalities liable for unrepaired hazards after toddler drowns
The judgment confirms that municipalities can be held legally responsible when known public dangers, such as an uncovered stormwater drain, lead to injury or death.
R9.2m RAF claim crashes over tailgating and lack of proof
A High Court ruling shows that failing to keep a safe following distance – and failing to back up your story with solid evidence – can cost you your case as well as your claim.
High Court rules no automatic liability for Eskom in rural house fire
Eastern Cape court rules section 25 claims need credible proof of electricity causing damage.
Municipality ordered to pay R750 000 for pothole accident injuries
A municipality’s responsibility for road maintenance does not automatically make it liable for failing to meet that duty.
Ombud’s facts and findings don’t add up, says tribunal in setting aside property syndication determination
Referring clients to another broker does not constitute advice for the purposes of the FAIS Act.
Transport company can’t recover damages from negligent driver’s retirement withdrawal benefit
The Financial Services Tribunal (FST) has decided that a retirement fund was correct in refusing to deduct a judgment debt from the withdrawal benefit of a former employee whose negligent or reckless driving […]
Tribunal advises FAIS Ombud on how to reconsider Sharemax determination
The Financial Services Tribunal (FST) has sent yet another determination related to an investment in Sharemax back to the FAIS Ombud for reconsideration, with the tribunal saying the ombud needed to apply the […]
