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Nortje v Pierre van Ryneveld Vet Clinic CC and Others (52043/2019) [2025] ZAGPPHC 709 (10 July 2025)
The High Court held a veterinary clinic liable for a dog’s burn injury during surgery, awarding emotional shock and travel expenses, but dismissing refund and lost-income claims.
Alberts v S (A286/2021) [2024] ZAGPPHC 767 (30 July 2024)
The High Court upheld Alberts’ appeal on cruelty and obstruction counts, but confirmed her conviction for possessing a vervet monkey without a permit.
Al Mawashi (Pty) Ltd and Another v National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (995/2020) [2020] ZAECGHC 74 (30 June 2020)
The High Court dismissed an application to discharge or vary an urgent interdict stopping the export of sheep by sea, finding no material nondisclosure or basis for variation.
Smit NO and Others v King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu and Others (10237/2009) [2009] ZAKZPHC 75 (4 December 2009)
The court found that the applicants failed to provide admissible, reliable factual evidence from eyewitnesses to support their allegations of cruelty in the ritual slaughter of the bull at the Ukweshwama festival. The only direct evidence was provided by the respondents, who described the ritual as a symbolic and culturally significant act performed without the cruelty alleged. The court held that the relief sought, although framed as interim, would have a final effect and thus required proof on a balance of probabilities. Applying the Plascon-Evans principle, the court preferred the responde…
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