South Africa Case Law

ADP Marine & Modular Proprietary Limited v Rocher and Others (5701/2022)

ADP Marine & Modular Proprietary Limited v Rocher and Others (5701/2022) [2025] ZAWCHC 281 (9 July 2025)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

5701/2022

Judge

Sipunzi

The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any necessity or urgency for repeated preservation relief, as the Anton Pillar order of 25 July 2023 already secured the preservation of the seized information and documentation in the custody of the Sheriff. No evidence of threat or interference was presented. Regarding the request to use the seized material for criminal complaints, the court held that the SAPS has sufficient statutory mechanisms to obtain evidence for criminal investigations, and it is not the role of the civil court to dictate or facilitate the use of such material i…

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• Anton Pillar Order
• Preservation Of Evidence
• Copyright Infringement
• Confidential Information
• Discovery Procedure
• Criminal Complaint Utilisation

Taskflow (Pty) Ltd v Aluxium (Pty) Ltd and Others (2021/41676)

Taskflow (Pty) Ltd v Aluxium (Pty) Ltd and Others (2021/41676) [2021] ZAGPPHC 604 (21 September 2021)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

2021/41676

Judge

van der Westhuizen

The High Court dismissed an urgent application for an interdict over alleged source-code infringement, finding no prima facie copyright right, no urgency, and no basis for interim relief.

• Copyright Infringement
• Interim Interdict
• Unlawful Competition
• Fiduciary Duty
• Anton Pillar Order
• Trade Secrets

City of Johannesburg and Another v Matebese (26514/17)

City of Johannesburg and Another v Matebese (26514/17) [2018] ZAGPJHC 703 (20 December 2018)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

26514/17

Judge

L T Modiba

The High Court varied and supplemented an Anton Piller order to permit forensic inspection and copying of devices for evidence relevant to planned damages and review actions.

• Anton Pillar Order
• Variation Of Interim Order
• Digital Forensics
• Evidence Preservation
• Damages Action
• Review Of Tender Award

Richards v Mgojo and Others, Mgojo v Richards and Others (919/2013, 372/2013, 1559/2013)

Richards v Mgojo and Others, Mgojo v Richards and Others (919/2013, 372/2013, 1559/2013) [2013] ZAFSHC 172 (26 September 2013)

Court

Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Case number

919/2013, 372/2013, 1559/2013

Judge

M.B. Molemela

High Court enforced an Anton Piller order and declined to find contempt, holding that the parties’ later agreement created reasonable doubt about wilful disobedience.

• Anton Pillar Order
• Contempt Of Court
• Close Corporation Dispute
• Urgent Interdict
• Interpretation Of Court Orders
• Anton-piller-order

Vis v Minister of Correctional Services and Others (1283/2013)

Vis v Minister of Correctional Services and Others (1283/2013) [2013] ZAFSHC 101 (16 May 2013)

Court

Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Case number

1283/2013

Judge

C.J. Musi

The court dismissed an urgent Anton Piller-type application by inmates seeking search-and-seizure relief for medical records and toxicology evidence.

• Anton Pillar Order
• Medical Records Access
• Involuntary Treatment
• Prisoners Rights
• Discovery Procedure
• Constitutional Damages

Nordbak (Pty) Ltd v Wearcon and Others (43028/08)

Nordbak (Pty) Ltd v Wearcon and Others (43028/08) [2009] ZAGPHC 40; 2009 BIP 362 (W) (12 February 2009)

Court

High Courts - Gauteng

Case number

43028/08

Judge

Levenberg AJ

The court granted a final interdict protecting trade secrets, dismissed a lis alibi pendens stay, and awarded attorney-and-client costs for the respondents' conduct.

• Unlawful Competition
• Trade Secrets
• Confidential Information
• Anton Pillar Order
• Lis Alibi Pendens
• Punitive Costs