S v Lund (A17/2025) [2025] ZAGPJHC 711 (21 July 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A17/2025
Judge
Strydom
The High Court refused condonation for the State’s late appeal against bail and dismissed the leave to appeal application, finding no satisfactory explanation for delay.
Lodi and Another v ABSA Home Loans Guarantee Company (RF) Proprietary Limited and Another (2022-003946) [2025] ZAGPPHC 731 (21 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2022-003946
Judge
Ferreira
The High Court struck an urgent application from the roll, finding the applicants had not shown sufficient urgency and that the urgency was self-created.
Lebelo v First National Bank (Leave to Appeal) (143809/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 728 (21 July 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
143809/2024
Judge
Wilson
The High Court dismissed leave to appeal against an order removing an urgent application from the roll, holding the order was not appealable absent irreparable harm.
Bondev Midrand (Pty) Ltd v Van Blerk and Others (A77/2025; 909/2014) [2025] ZAGPPHC 741 (21 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A77/2025; 909/2014
Judges
Wright, Van Der Westhuizen, Kooverjie
The High Court set aside a default order over an erf transfer and sent the dispute to trial, finding serious factual disputes on prescription and enrichment.
D.M.M v Minister of Police and Another (1907/2017) [2025] ZALMPPHC 136 (21 July 2025)
Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
1907/2017
Judge
TE Matumba
The High Court awarded R70,000 for unlawful arrest and detention after admitting liability, finding the plaintiff endured degrading conditions, humiliation, and about 38 hours in custody.
Umzwilili Environmental Solution v Rockwood Fund 1 GP (Pty) Ltd (2025/101302) [2025] ZAGPJHC 704 (21 July 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2025/101302
Judge
Z Khan
The Court found that the Applicant failed to establish fraud on the part of the First Respondent in its demand under the guarantees. The evidence did not support a finding of fraudulent intent, as the First Respondent acted transparently and responded to requests for clarification from the banks. The computation of the amount claimed was based on the First Respondent's interpretation of the guarantee wording, and any dispute regarding the correct methodology is subject to arbitration, not judicial intervention at this stage. The Applicant's concerns about overpayment and irrecoverability were…
Sabi River Share Block (Pty) Ltd t/a Sabi River Sun Resort v Gold Data Holdings (Pty) Ltd (22755/23) [2025] ZAWCHC 298 (21 July 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
22755/23
Judge
Njokweni
The High Court dismissed an exception and Rule 30 application attacking breach of contract pleadings, finding the objections technical, prejudicial, and an abuse of process.