When a Withdrawal Doesn’t Really Withdraw: Provisional Liquidation is not Set Aside by Withdrawal

We were recently reprimanded by an opponent for having the temerity to insist on a final liquidation order on behalf of a client, after the applicant in the insolvency proceedings had already elected to withdraw. This brought to mind the recent decision of the Northwest Division of the High Court, w…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/when-a-withdrawal-doesnt-really-withdraw-provisional-liquidation-is-not-set-aside-by-withdrawal-2025-08-15

Understanding South African cybersecurity law in the context of the recent SAA cyber incident

On 3 May 2025, South African Airways (SAA) suffered a significant cyber incident that disrupted its website, mobile application, and several internal operational systems. Systems were restored later that same day after the airline activated robust disaster management and business continuity procedur…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/understanding-south-african-cybersecurity-law-in-the-context-of-the-recent-saa-cyber-incident-2025-07-31