S.M v M.M and Another (038386/2025) [2025] ZAGPJHC 431 (4 April 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
038386/2025
Judge
Crutchfield
The High Court granted urgent interdictory relief and consolidated two divorce actions to preserve disputed assets pending determination of marital status and ownership.
Van Wyk v Van Wyk (136/05 , ECJ27/06) [2006] ZAECHC 15 (4 April 2006)
Court
High Courts - Eastern Cape
Case number
136/05
Judge
Jones
The court found that the plaintiff's assets and earning capacity were insufficient to make her self-sufficient, even when considering possible future employment and investment income. The evidence did not support her claim for R17,000 per month, and her actual needs were assessed at R10,000 per month, with a reduction to R7,000 per month after she receives her share of the Canadian property and has time to seek employment. The claim for R10,000 per month for the child was found excessive; R5,000 per month was deemed reasonable and in line with comparable cases. The defendant's ability to pay…