Question

2. For each of the following five cases, please state 1) whether the case is criminal or civil in nature, and 2) which court has jurisdiction in the case:
2.1 Obakeng, the founder of a social media network heads the unlawful operation of releasing the users’ data to third party companies for profit. The users
decided to sue the social media network company as a result of this. The claim was to the value of R850 000.
2.2 Anna has been married to Tom for 15 years and they have 3 children together. They decide to get a divorce as a result of Anna committing adultery. Tom
issues summons and Anna disputes the settlement agreement.
2.3 Cindy attended a soccer match one day and met up with a class mate John after to have some lunch, John had too much to drink and attempted to
sexually assault Cindy against her consent.

Answer 1

2.1: Civil in nature (High courts)

2.2: Civil in nature (Magistrates’ Courts)

2.3: Criminal in nature (Regional courts)