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Olivier NO v Transnet SOC (1803/2023) [2025] ZANCHC 13 (17 January 2025)
The court dismissed Transnet’s exception to particulars of claim in a delict action over fire damage allegedly caused by a locomotive.
Mokoena v MEC for Education, Mpumalanga and Others (A26/2023) [2024] ZAMPMBHC 69 (17 September 2024)
The appeal turned on whether the appellant's delictual claims for damages arising from her dismissal and related conduct by the respondents could succeed in light of the statutory framework of the Labour Relations Act. The Court found that while the Department erred in its dismissal procedure, it promptly corrected the mistake and reinstated the appellant, paying her outstanding salary. The evidence did not support a finding of wrongful conduct in delict, as the harm suffered was limited and remedied without delay. The Court held that public policy does not support imposing delictual liabilit…
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Mthembu v Big Save Store, Mabopane (Pty) Ltd (65018/2020) [2022] ZAGPPHC 1013 (10 October 2022)
The court held the store liable after a customer slipped on an uneven descending ramp; inadequate warnings and no handrails were found negligent.
Hanger v Regal and Another (A77/2015) [2022] ZAFSHC 190 (11 March 2022)
Full Court appeal on absolution in a delict claim arising from a bear attack. The court found the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case and restored the action.
Alberts and Others v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services (404/2021) [2022] ZASCA 25; 2022 (6) SA 59 (SCA) (9 March 2022)
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that 138 plaintiffs could join in one action over alleged assaults, and that the special plea of misjoinder failed.
Cromhout v O'neil N.O and Others (19155/2015) [2019] ZAWCHC 54 (14 May 2019)
The High Court granted absolution in a delict claim arising from a chimpanzee attack, finding the plaintiff had not pleaded or proved wrongfulness or a prima facie case.
Munters (Pty) Ltd v Serote and Another (4004/2014) [2018] ZAGPJHC 491 (26 March 2018)
Employer proved employee fraud and theft that diverted payments into the spouse’s home loan account; both defendants were held jointly liable.
Mokhobo v Minister of Police and Others (4485/2016, 4486/2016, 4487/2016, 4488/2016, 4489/2016) [2017] ZAFSHC 137 (17 August 2017)
The court held that while more detail could have been provided in the particulars of claim regarding the cause of action for patrimonial loss, the plaintiff's interpretation of the pleadings is not unreasonable or improbable. The allegations of malice and wrongful conduct, as pleaded, are sufficient at the exception stage to constitute averments of fault and wrongfulness. The adequacy of the allegations, particularly regarding legal causation and foreseeability of harm, is best determined at trial upon consideration of all evidence. The exception remedy is only available where the objection g…
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Makhubela v Deyzel (94956/15) [2017] ZAGPPHC 130 (28 March 2017)
The High Court held the dog owner liable under actio de pauperie after her dogs bit the plaintiff and her child, rejecting a provocation defence.
D.W v Minister of Police and Another (72485/2012) [2016] ZAGPPHC 172; 2017 (1) SACR 441 (GP) (11 November 2016)
High Court award for severe damages after an attack and rape, including special damages, general damages, and costs, following an agreed liability settlement.
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