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Viljoen and Another v Maree (4592/2020) [2025] ZAFSHC 177 (12 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application over alleged non-compliance with an account-rendering order, finding the applicants had not shown the account was inadequate.
Maifadi v Minister of Correctional Services and Another (037393/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 169 (25 February 2025)
The High Court ordered the Minister of Correctional Services to pay the costs of a contempt application after late compliance with a parole-related court order.
South African Legal Practice Council v Selota (55157/2021) [2024] ZAGPPHC 934 (25 September 2024)
The court found that the respondent failed to comply with the suspension order dated 7 February 2020. The respondent continued to practice as an attorney despite the order and exhausted all avenues of appeal, including an unsuccessful application to the Constitutional Court. The respondent did not provide complete accounting records and files to the curator as required. The court applied the test for contempt, finding that the respondent's non-compliance was deliberate and wilful. The applicant succeeded in proving contempt of court. The respondent was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment…
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Yabo v Rhodes University and Another (1895/2024) [2024] ZAECMKHC 95 (22 August 2024)
The High Court ordered a university student to vacate residence after he bypassed a court-ordered formal meeting about his return to campus.
Khwela and Others v Imalenai and Others (48512/ 2021) [2023] ZAGPJHC 419 (4 May 2023)
The High Court refused leave to appeal after an eviction dispute became moot because the applicants had already vacated the property and could not provide security for costs.
Deeps Betting Grounds (Pty) Ltd v Desert Palace Hotel Resort (Pty) Ltd and Another (142/2020) [2021] ZASCA 86 (21 June 2021)
The SCA dismissed both an application for leave to appeal and the appeal, holding that gambling activity at the premises was unlawful without a valid licence.
Malatji v Ledwaba NO and Others (925/2019) [2019] ZALMPPHC 40 (8 August 2019)
The High Court dismissed a challenge to a trustees’ election for the Mamphoku Makgoba Community Trust, but ordered withdrawal of improperly issued letters of authority.
Ochse v Matlala and Another (9278/2016) [2019] ZAGPJHC 118 (16 April 2019)
The court found that the respondents were aware of the court order and its requirements, and that they breached the order by continuing construction without complying with the specified heights for the boundary walls and basement level. The respondents failed to discharge the evidentiary burden to show absence of wilfulness or mala fides, as their affidavits did not seriously address the allegations of wilful default. The court rejected the respondents' arguments regarding measurement points and minor deviations, holding that exact compliance was required. The urgency of the matter was confir…
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Kungwini Estate (PTY) LTD v Kungwini Manor Homeowner's Association (24144/2010) [2017] ZAGPPHC 1297 (19 September 2017)
The court held that the respondent complied with the 30-day requirement to institute action, but reserved all costs for the trial court because the merits were still pending.
Kirf Johl CC v Labuschagne and Another; In re: Labuschagne v Labuschagne and Others (917/2014) [2017] ZAFSHC 66 (20 April 2017)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a warrant of execution, holding that the applicant could not unilaterally rely on set-off to resist compliance with a prior order.
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