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Reconsideration under Section 17(2)(f): still a safety net?
With amendments to the provisions of Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013 which became effective in 2024, it begs the question whether an application for reconsideration in terms of Section 17(2)(f) is still available to litigants.