L.N and Another v King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality and Others (2515/2025) [2025] ZAECMHC 56 (13 June 2025)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Case number
2515/2025
Judge
Zono
The High Court dismissed an urgent challenge to electricity disconnection, holding the applicants lacked standing because they were not parties to the supply contract.
Walters v Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and Another (EL516/2025) [2025] ZAECELLC 11 (10 June 2025)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Case number
EL516/2025
Judge
Zono
The court found that there was a real and bona fide dispute of fact regarding whether proper pre-termination notice was served on the applicant. The respondents provided evidence that notices were served in accordance with statutory requirements, either on a person over sixteen years old at the premises or affixed at a conspicuous place. The applicant's denial of service and challenge to the service provider's authority did not amount to grounds for rejecting the respondents' version on the papers. The appointment of the service provider was supported by documentary evidence and was not chall…
Harrismith Intabazwe Tsiame Residents Association (Pty) Ltd ("HIT") and Others v Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality and Another (1751/2024) [2024] ZAFSHC 160 (21 May 2024)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
1751/2024
Judge
JP Daffue
High Court restored electricity to a business premises under the mandament van spolie, but ordered the applicants to pay costs because of their non-payment and lack of candour.
Magqazana v Buffalo Metropolitan Municipality and Another (EL1386/2023) [2024] ZAECELLC 7 (5 March 2024)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Case number
EL1386/2023
Judge
Zono
The court confirmed a rule nisi and held that Buffalo City’s electricity disconnection was unlawful because the required 14-day notice was not served as prescribed by By-Laws.
Body Corporate of Barcelona I v Dyantyi (2022/9206) [2022] ZAGPJHC 553 (12 August 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2022/9206
Judge
E F Dippenaar
The High Court granted leave to appeal in a sectional-title electricity dispute, finding no prospects on the costs issue but compelling reasons for appeal.
Tetani and Another v Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and Another (EL406/2019) [2019] ZAECELLC 31 (14 November 2019)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Case number
EL 406/2019
Judge
SM Mfenyana
The court found that the respondents failed to comply with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality by-laws regarding service of pre-termination notices. The by-laws require service by personal delivery, leaving the notice at the residence, or posting by registered or certified mail with proof of posting. The respondents conceded that they did not serve notice in any of these prescribed manners. The court rejected the argument that mere receipt of notice sufficed, holding that strict compliance with the by-laws is necessary to ensure procedural fairness and prevent arbitrary deprivation of…
