Alfred McAlpine v Transvaal Provincial Administration

In the South African case of Alfred McAlpine v Transvaal Provincial Administration, the court ruled that a foreign company can be held liable for the actions of its South African subsidiary, even if the parent company did not directly participate in those actions. This decision established a precedent for holding parent companies accountable for the actions of their subsidiaries in South Africa. The case was significant for its implications on corporate liability and accountability.