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Matter Reference: JHB-2026-8812
Forum / Division: Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg
Applicable Legislation & Rules: Uniform Rule 6(5), Companies Act 71 of 2008 s163
Primary Precedents Synthesized:
[2021] ZASCA 45 (SCA) - Breach & Cancellation
2018 (3) SA 122 (CC) - Oppressive Conduct
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
(GAUTENG LOCAL DIVISION, JOHANNESBURG)

APPLICANT'S HEADS OF ARGUMENT

1. This application concerns an urgent interdict to restrain respondents from acting in breach of a commercial shareholder agreement, pursuant to the provisions of Section 163 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.

I. THE REQUISITES FOR INTERDICTORY RELIEF

2. As enunciated in the locus classicus Setlogelo v Setlogelo 1914 AD 221, the Applicant must demonstrate: (a) a prima facie right; (b) a well-grounded apprehension of irreparable harm; (c) the balance of convenience favoring the Applicant; and (d) the absence of any other satisfactory remedy.

3. In respect of the balance of convenience, the Supreme Court of Appeal held in Cool Ideas 1186 CC v Hubbard 2014 (4) SA 474 (CC) that equity principles must align with constitutional values when evaluating commercial contracts.

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