A.M.D v C.D.D and Others (2024/142336) [2025] ZAGPJHC 208 (5 March 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2024/142336
Judge
Adams
Leave to appeal against a costs order was refused because the applicant showed no reasonable prospects of success and the costs discretion was properly exercised.
Makhubela v Road Accident Fund (2011/30124) [2025] ZAGPJHC 18 (16 January 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2011/30124
Judge
Weideman
The High Court held that the claim had already been settled in full by an earlier order, dismissed the default-judgment application, and referred counsel’s conduct for scrutiny.
Gianni N.O obo R.M v Road Accident Fund (RAF 49/2020) [2023] ZANWHC 217 (22 November 2023)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
RAF 49/2020
Judge
J L Khan
The court found that the minor, R[...] M[...], suffered a mild to moderate concussive brain injury at a vulnerable age, resulting in permanent cognitive, behavioral, and educational impairments. While pre-existing vulnerabilities were present, the accident significantly worsened his condition. The court determined that the injuries were more comparable to those in Ngobeni v Road Accident Fund than Mohale v Road Accident Fund, and awarded R600,000 for general damages, taking into account both accident-related and pre-existing factors. For loss of earnings, the court applied a higher contingenc…
van Rooyen v Road Accident Fund [2023] ZAGPPHC 116; 73266/2017 (22 February 2023)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
73266/2017
Judge
Molahlehi
High Court awarded general damages and loss of earnings to an injured passenger after a motor vehicle accident, and ordered the award protected by a trust.
Oosthuizen v Dixon (38675/2020) [2020] ZAGPPHC 507 (11 September 2020)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
38675/2020
Judge
Van der Westhuizen
The High Court appointed a curatrix ad litem for a minor child in an urgent family dispute, leaving existing parental rights in place pending her report.