Japhta and Another v Mosala and Others (Ex Tempore) (990/2025) [2025] ZANCHC 62 (1 July 2025)
Court
Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley
Case number
990/2025
Judge
MC Mamosebo
Urgent interlocutory relief was refused because the applicants failed to show genuine urgency or standing, and substantial redress remained available at the main hearing.
Dumakude v Bidvest Bank Limited (2025/054716) [2025] ZAGPJHC 451 (8 May 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2025/054716
Judge
Epstein
The court found that the urgency of the application was not self-created, given the Applicant's persistent efforts to obtain information and secure legal representation. The Respondent failed to provide timely and adequate reasons for freezing the account, only disclosing the SARS garnishee order in its answering affidavit. However, the court held that SARS has a direct and substantial interest in the matter and must be formally joined as a party. The application was removed from the roll to allow for such joinder. Costs were reserved, but the Respondent was precluded from claiming costs up t…