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Seima N.O and Others v Master of High Court Johannesburg and Others (2022/045994) [2025] ZAGPJHC 686 (7 July 2025)
The High Court confirmed a rule nisi and ordered Samnakay Attorneys to pay punitive costs for advancing false, defamatory and unsupported allegations against trustees.
Munyaradzi v Road Accident Fund (31742/2019) [2025] ZAGPJHC 571 (10 June 2025)
The court removed a trial matter from the roll because it was not ready, reserved costs, and required the plaintiff’s attorney to explain the filing of a misleading practice note.
Manamela v Maite (Leave to Appeal) (2023/055949) [2025] ZAGPJHC 104 (31 January 2025)
Leave to appeal was dismissed because the applicant showed no reasonable prospects of success against punitive de bonis propriis costs orders.
Segwana N.O v South African Board for Sheriffs (2025/001285) [2025] ZAGPPHC 50 (22 January 2025)
The applicant was not entitled to a Fidelity Fund Certificate as he had previously been found guilty of misconduct involving dishonesty and breach of trust, rendering him unfit to hold office as sheriff under the relevant statutory provisions. Both the applicant and his attorney were aware of the ongoing disciplinary process and the reasons for the refusal, yet they presented false information to the court and attempted to mislead it regarding the applicant's eligibility and the status of his certificate. The court held that it was not empowered to compel the respondent to issue the certifica…
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Roodeberg Residents Association NPC v Drakenstein Municipality and Others (15768/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 271 (19 September 2024)
The High Court ordered costs against a residents association after it withdrew an urgent application on the eve of hearing, finding it was not genuine public interest litigation.
Nene v National Lotteries Commission and Others (2024/024114) [2024] ZAGPJHC 385; (2024) 45 ILJ 1334 (GJ) (22 April 2024)
The court struck an urgent interdict application from the roll and ordered punitive costs, finding no legally recognisable case or proper basis for urgency.
Lekhesa: In re Ngwenya v Trustees for the time being of Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust and Another (JA111/2022) [2024] ZALAC 11; [2024] 6 BLLR 585 (LAC); (2024) 45 ILJ 1220 (LAC) (26 March 2024)
Labour Appeal Court refused condonation and reinstatement after a late appeal against a punitive de bonis propriis costs order was inadequately explained.
International Pentecost Holiness Church v K J Selala Attorneys (2021/14237) [2024] ZAGPJHC 265 (13 March 2024)
The High Court ordered an attorney to pay de bonis propriis costs after proceeding with a leave to appeal application in the name of a deceased client.
Mazwai v Nkosi (2021/14182) [2024] ZAGPJHC 86 (30 January 2024)
The High Court dismissed a late application for condonation and leave to appeal in a defamation matter, awarding punitive costs against the respondent and her attorney.
Desert Fruit (Pty) Ltd v Smith (20947/2018) [2023] ZAWCHC 338 (13 December 2023)
The High Court held that the defendant’s late amendment caused the trial postponement and ordered her to pay all wasted costs on the attorney-and-client scale.
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