2022

G4S Cash Solutions SA v Zandspruit Cash & Carry

Full-court appeal in a long-running cash-in-transit case spanning more than a decade and five prior judgments, including a Supreme Court of Appeal decision. Imposters disguised as G4S guards stole cash at the respondents' premises. The appeal turned on whether G4S had a legal duty to disclose stolen uniforms, identification cards, vehicles and prior incidents in the industry. The court found a special contractual relationship gave rise to such a legal duty and partially upheld the appeal only on contributory negligence in respect of the second incident. Reported under reference (A5061/2021; 23675/2012) [2022] ZAGPJHC 7 (6 January 2022).