BASHIER VALLY

On why it would not be just and equitable to allow the parties to a corrupt contract to benefit from it

Simply declaring [certain contracts] to be unlawful and setting them aside in these circumstances would not be just and equitable … It would send the message that malfeasance pays. It would also not be effective in deterring others from engaging in such conduct.

Such conduct has contributed immensely to the erosion of the moral fabric of our society. Transnet SOC Ltd v IGS Consulting Engineers and Others, Gauteng High Court, December 11 2019