D.D.K v R.M.B.D.K & Van Aswegen NO (2022/6381) [2023] ZAGPJHC 382 (26 April 2023)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2022/6381
Judge
Sarita Liebenberg
The High Court refused to remove a curatrix ad litem, finding no misconduct or incompetence and ordering a Family Advocate investigation into the child’s best interests.
Tshalet v Mosungwa and Another (118881/2021) [2022] ZAGPJHC 278 (3 May 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
118881/2021
Judge
Manoim
The respondent, as curator ad litem, failed to fulfil his statutory and inherent duties to protect the interests of the patient, a cognitively impaired adult. He did not ensure judicial oversight of settlements as required by the appointing order, failed to provide adequate reporting, and did not properly manage or account for payments received from the Road Accident Fund. The respondent's conduct amounted to incompetence and misconduct, justifying his removal. The applicant, as the patient's sister and current caregiver, demonstrated sufficient interest and locus standi to bring the applicat…