Monareng v Dada and Others (43100/15) [2024] ZAGPPHC 108 (13 February 2024)

Monareng v Dada and Others (43100/15) [2024] ZAGPPHC 108 (13 February 2024)

The court held that the applicant failed to provide a cogent and reasonable explanation for the delay of over five years in filing her declaration, as required by Rule 27(1) of the Uniform Rules of Court. The explanation offered was shallow, lacking detail, and did not account for each day of the delay. The applicant's illiteracy and lack of resources did not justify her inaction. The court found that condonation is not granted for the mere asking and that the prejudice to the respondents was palpable due to the excessive delay. Furthermore, the court determined that prospects of success are irrelevant where the explanation for delay is inadequate. On the merits, there was insufficient...

Citation
[2024] ZAGPPHC 108
Parties
Applicant: Khaina Anne Monareng; Respondent: Ahmed Dada and 4 Others
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
13 February 2024
Case Number
43100/15
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Extension of Time to File Declaration
Outcome
Application for extension refused with costs.
Judges
Moshoana
Legal Topics
Condonation, Customary Marriage, Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, Declaration Filing Deadline
Civil Procedure Family and Children Condonation Customary Marriage Recognition of Customary Marriages Act Declaration Filing Deadline

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Parties

Khaina Anne Monareng

Applicant

Ahmed Dada and 4 Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Extension of Time to File Declaration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for condonation of the late filing of a declaration as ordered by the court.
  2. 2 Whether the explanation for the delay of over five years is sufficient to justify the extension.
  3. 3 Whether prospects of success are relevant where the explanation for delay is inadequate.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the applicant failed to provide a cogent and reasonable explanation for the delay of over five years in filing her declaration, as required by Rule 27(1) of the Uniform Rules of Court. The explanation offered was shallow, lacking detail, and did not account for each day of the delay. The applicant's illiteracy and lack of resources did not justify her inaction. The court found that condonation is not granted for the mere asking and that the prejudice to the respondents was palpable due to the excessive delay. Furthermore, the court determined that prospects of success are irrelevant where the explanation for delay is inadequate. On the merits, there was insufficient...

Court Disposition

Application for extension refused with costs.

Orders

  • The application for extension is refused.
  • The applicant must pay the costs of this application.