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A.C.J.S v A.S (4216/2018) [2025] ZALMPPHC 147 (31 July 2025)
Divorce judgment dismissing the wife’s claims for rehabilitative maintenance, a motor vehicle, and medical aid contribution. The settlement on children was made an order.
S.D.N v Sunwest International (Pty) Ltd t/a Grand West Casino and Entertainment World (7659/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 327 (31 July 2025)
The court found that the defendant, through its electrical and maintenance department, was vicariously liable for gross negligence. The exposed live wire near a busy public area and a water source posed a significant and foreseeable risk, especially to children. The defendant's employees failed to secure the area after the removal of the Christmas tree, disregarding instructions and failing to follow up on safety measures. The defendant did not call relevant witnesses to explain the failure, and the evidence established a conscious and voluntary disregard for reasonable care. The disclaimer a…
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National Health Education and Allied Workers Union and Another v Mtati and Others (D131/2023) [2025] ZALCD 27 (31 July 2025)
The court found that the arbitrator's decision to award compensation rather than reinstatement was not supported by the evidence. The arbitrator incorrectly concluded that reinstatement was impracticable due to redundancy, relying on speculative and hearsay evidence from a witness not employed by the respondent. The second applicant had consistently sought reinstatement, and there was no evidence that she preferred compensation or that her position was genuinely redundant. The delay in filing the review application was relatively short and largely explained, and there was no discernible preju…
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Claremart Auctioneers (Pty) Ltd v Van Beuren and Others (18103/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 316 (30 July 2025)
High Court stay of execution granted pending leave to appeal, after respondents refused an undertaking and executed a warrant against the applicant.
Shayimbvu v Road Accident Fund (Leave to Appeal) (039384/22) [2025] ZAGPPHC 784 (30 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed a road accident claim for loss of earning capacity, finding the plaintiff failed to prove serious injury or diminished earning capacity.
Van Dyk v DKD Machine Services (Pty) Ltd (Appeal) (25789/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 321 (30 July 2025)
The court dismissed a winding-up application, finding no commercial insolvency and no just-and-equitable basis where exclusion followed the applicant’s resignation.
Shapiro v Wolpe (2024/060632) [2025] ZAGPJHC 752 (30 July 2025)
The High Court granted provisional sequestration against Jonathan Wolpe, finding a prima facie unjust enrichment claim, insolvency indicators, and advantage to creditors.
S.P.M v Road Accident Fund (A81/2024; 4636/2022) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 66 (30 July 2025)
The court found that the deceased had voluntarily assumed the duty of support for his mother and minor siblings after the father abandoned the family. The appellant's evidence, corroborated by witnesses and an affidavit, established that she was indigent and dependent on the deceased's contributions. The court held that the absence of formal documentation was not fatal, given the realities of informal employment and the employer's confirmation of the deceased's earnings. The court applied reasonable contingency deductions as per the actuarial report and concluded that the appellant had discha…
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Moletji v Standard Bank of South Africa and Others (29793/2016) [2025] ZAGPPHC 775 (30 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to stop a sale in execution, holding the applicant lacked standing and had proven no valid sale agreement.
Mashinini v Minister of Correctional Services and Another (Ex Tempore) (2023-098939) [2025] ZAGPPHC 772 (30 July 2025)
Urgent contempt application over non-release on parole dismissed because the Minister was not cited personally and non-compliance was not shown to be mala fide.
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