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Labour Law [2025] ZAFSHC 199

Mofu v Nala Local Municipality (5224/2024)

Mofu v Nala Local Municipality (5224/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 199 (27 June 2025)

Leave to appeal was dismissed after the court held that authority to act for other applicants was not proved and no reasonable prospect of success was shown.

  • Authority To Act
  • Deductions From Remuneration
  • Rule 7 Uniform Rules
  • Confirmatory Affidavits
  • Reasonable Prospect Of Success
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 663

Letsoalo v Road Accident Fund and Another (086260/2025)

Letsoalo v Road Accident Fund and Another (086260/2025) [2025] ZAGPPHC 663 (26 June 2025)

The court found that the Board's decision to suspend the applicant was a lawful exercise of contractual power under clause 21 of the fixed term contract, not an administrative action subject to PAJA or constitutional reasonableness. The Disciplinary Policy did not apply to the applicant's suspension, as his conditions of employment were determined by the Board and not by policies he approved as CEO. The applicant failed to establish a prima facie right to re-appointment or any imminent irreparable harm, rendering the application for interim interdict unsustainable. The authority of the respon…

  • Precautionary Suspension
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • Authority To Act
  • Interim Interdict
  • Costs Order
  • Unlawful Suspension
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Labour Law [2025] ZALCJHB 189

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality v SAMWU obo Bukula and Others (Application for Leave to Appeal) (PR174/2023)

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality v SAMWU obo Bukula and Others (Application for Leave to Appeal) (PR174/2023) [2025] ZALCJHB 189 (6 May 2025)

The Labour Court dismissed leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospects of success and holding the underlying order was not final for appeal purposes.

  • Leave To Appeal
  • Final Judgment
  • Costs De Bonis Propriis
  • Authority To Act
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Labour-court
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAECQBHC 6

Magotsi v Magotsi N.O and Others (2604/2024)

Magotsi v Magotsi N.O and Others (2604/2024) [2025] ZAECQBHC 6 (4 March 2025)

The High Court dismissed a Rule 7(1) challenge to a trustee’s authority, finding a valid trust resolution authorising opposition and attorneys, with punitive costs.

  • Authority To Act
  • Trustee Powers
  • Rule 7 Challenge
  • Resolution Of Trustees
  • Rule-7-challenge
  • Trustee-powers
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 112

Government Employee Pension Fund v Gijima Holdings Pty Ltd (7435/2021)

Government Employee Pension Fund v Gijima Holdings Pty Ltd (7435/2021) [2025] ZAGPPHC 112 (31 January 2025)

The court held that the pension fund’s attorneys were duly authorised through a chain of delegation and dismissed the respondent’s Rule 35(12) discovery challenge.

  • Authority To Act
  • Power Of Attorney
  • Mandate Of Agent
  • Delegation Of Authority
  • Rule 7 Uniform Rules
  • Corporate Resolution
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Land And Property [2024] ZAMPMHC 48

Mahlangu and Others v Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Application for Leave to Appeal) (5018/2022)

Mahlangu and Others v Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Application for Leave to Appeal) (5018/2022) [2024] ZAMPMHC 48 (23 August 2024)

The High Court dismissed leave to appeal against an eviction order, finding no reasonable prospects of success and noting procedural defects and lack of authority.

  • Eviction Proceedings
  • Unlawful Occupation
  • Alternative Accommodation
  • Leave To Appeal
  • Authority To Act
  • Condonation
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Land And Property [2024] ZAMPMHC 42

Mahlangu and Others v Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Leave to Appeal) (5018/2022)

Mahlangu and Others v Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Leave to Appeal) (5018/2022) [2024] ZAMPMHC 42 (23 August 2024)

Leave to appeal against an eviction order was dismissed. The court found no reasonable prospects of success and held the application defective and improperly brought.

  • Eviction
  • Unlawful Occupation
  • Leave To Appeal
  • Alternative Accommodation
  • Authority To Act
  • Grounds Of Appeal
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Administrative Law [2024] ZAWCHC 141

Democratic Alliance v Speaker of the Knysna Municipal Council and Others (4247/2023; 4441/2023)

Democratic Alliance v Speaker of the Knysna Municipal Council and Others (4247/2023; 4441/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 141 (28 May 2024)

The court struck an unauthorised leave to appeal application from the roll and granted section 18 relief, keeping the 10 May 2024 orders operative pending appeal.

  • Municipal Manager Appointment
  • Section 18 Superior Courts Act
  • Leave To Appeal Procedure
  • Authority To Act
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Irreparable Harm
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Civil Procedure [2024] ZAGPPHC 212

Leatile Construction and Projects CC v Christo Bekker Inc Attorneys and Another (13850/23)

Leatile Construction and Projects CC v Christo Bekker Inc Attorneys and Another (13850/23) [2024] ZAGPPHC 212 (19 March 2024)

The High Court dismissed an application to join the respondents to consolidated actions, finding insufficient primary facts and refusing condonation for a late reply.

  • Joinder Of Parties
  • Rule 10 Uniform Rules
  • Consolidation Of Actions
  • Authority To Act
  • Condonation
  • Costs Order
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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAMPMHC 35

Selma Daude Da Cunha (Pty) Ltd v First Rand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank (1562/2022)

Selma Daude Da Cunha (Pty) Ltd v First Rand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank (1562/2022) [2023] ZAMPMHC 35 (17 October 2023)

The High Court dismissed a rescission application, finding the company failed to prove authority to act and did not show good cause or a bona fide defence.

  • Rescission Of Judgment
  • Default Judgment
  • Authority To Act
  • Electronic Signatures
  • National Credit Act
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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