Supreme Court Valuation of South African Private Investment Holding Company
Kahamelo (mandated by Weavind & Weavind Attorneys) performed an independent valuation of a South African Private Investment Holding Company and its six subsidiaries in terms of Supreme Court Order 14080/2018 and 1250/23. Johan worked with Advocate Sarel Wagener SC on the matter and compiled an independent expert valuation report.
Expert Witness for Preference Shares Valuation in Court Matter
Kahamelo was mandated by Labuschagne Attorneys to perform an independent valuation of a large Citrus Farming Operation’s preference shares. During this engagement, Kahamelo identified that the redeemable preference shares were in substance over form ordinary shares and, therefore, Kahamelo valued the party’s preference shareholding, as well as ordinary shareholding. Johan testified in the Magistrate Court as an Expert Witness for Advocate Ilse Vermaak-Hay SC.
Quantification and Verification of Loan Facility Balances Outstanding
Kahamelo was mandated to conduct a quantification and verification of the amounts outstanding and owed by a Farming Operation to a leading Bank for various types of loan facilities advanced, such as instalment sales agreements, production loans, medium-term loans, and overdraft facilities. Kahamelo compiled detailed amortisation schedules for the loan facilities based on the cash flows between the parties and the loan agreements signed by the parties.
Independent Pricing Analysis
Kahamelo, in conjunction with Bob Makukunzva, assisted a South African Subsidiary of a Chinese State-owned Rail Manufacturer with litigation support by performing an independent pricing analysis for their case against a State-owned Freight Logistics Infrastructure Company.
Independent Accounting Confirmation – SANRAL Tender
Kahamelo carried out an independent accounting confirmation on the Gross Profit Percentage stipulated on a tender contract entered into between South African Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering and Construction Company and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
Early Termination Loss of Profit Matter
Kahamelo was mandated by Stein Scop Attorneys Inc. to assist Advocate Cassie Badenhorst SC in quantifying and verifying the consequential damages suffered by a South African Transport Services Company in the form of loss of profits due to the early termination of its contract by a South African University of Technology.
Warranty Breach Litigation Matter
In consultation with Crowe Forensics, Kahamelo (mandated by Harty Rushmere Attorneys) expressed an opinion, in the form of an expert report, on the impact of liabilities on the market value of the acquired shares in various companies, including whether it is sound to contend that the value of the shares was impacted by the warranty breached. Kahamelo also performed quantification and verification procedures on damage claims for a South African ICT and Business Support Services Provider and compiled a rebuttal report used in litigation proceedings.
Independent Forensic Analysis of Share Transactions
Kahamelo (mandated by Moodie & Robertson Attorneys) performed an independent forensic analysis of and provided an opinion on the shareholding of a Southern African Logistics Company, including the evaluation of the alleged 2018 transfer of shares. Mr Ferreira was retained as the expert evidence in support of the independent forensic analysis during the arbitration proceedings.
South African Short-term Insurer Civil Matter
Kahamelo (mandated by Couzyn Hertzog & Horak Attorneys acting on behalf of South African Short-term Insurer) conducted an independent expert financial analysis in a civil litigation matter involving disputed earnings, loss of income, and alleged financial damages. The work included evaluating the plaintiff’s revenue streams, verifying source documentation, reconstructing historical income and expenses, analysing bank records, reviewing tax compliance, and assessing business performance over multiple periods. Kahamelo also reviewed and evaluated the assumptions, inputs, and valuation methodology used by the opposing forensic accountant.
Loss of Income Matter – Litigation Support and Expert Witness Services
Kahamelo (mandated by Weavind & Weavind Attorneys) is currently assisting a South African Engineering Services Joint Venture with litigation support and expert witness services by verifying and quantifying the loss of income that was suffered due to the delay of the commencement dates of more than three hundred projects in four provinces by the National Department of Public Works (South Africa).