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Maleshane v S (Appeal) (CA25/2024) [2024] ZANWHC 296 (6 December 2024)
The High Court struck a criminal appeal from the roll because the notice of appeal did not set out clear, specific grounds of appeal as required by rule and statute.
Mahlangu and Others v Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Leave to Appeal) (5018/2022) [2024] ZAMPMHC 42 (23 August 2024)
Leave to appeal against an eviction order was dismissed. The court found no reasonable prospects of success and held the application defective and improperly brought.
Avbob Funeral Services v Buzani (2810/2020) [2024] ZAECQBHC 28 (17 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal because the grounds of appeal were not properly set out, though it condoned the late filing.
S v Thabethe and Others (08/2022) [2022] ZAFSHC 351 (14 December 2022)
The court found that the alleged irregularity—the refusal to provide further and better particulars—was fully addressed in the judgment and forms part of the record. The accused have been provided with sufficient information to prepare for trial, including the indictment, statement of facts, and witness statements. The application for special entry is unnecessary because the irregularity, if any, appears on the record and can be raised as a ground of appeal under section 316. Furthermore, the application does not meet the requirements of section 317(1), as it is not bona fide and would consti…
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Tyhala v S (CC22/2019) [2021] ZAECGHC 119 (23 November 2021)
The High Court struck an out-of-time leave-to-appeal application from the roll because the grounds were vague and the condonation affidavit failed to address prospects of success.
Sampson v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others (34622/2016) [2021] ZAGPJHC 698 (11 November 2021)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal because the plaintiff provided no grounds of appeal and had not complied with procedure.
Mosia and Another v S (23/2019) [2021] ZAFSHC 69 (24 March 2021)
The High Court dismissed two criminal leave-to-appeal applications, finding the grounds vague or repetitive and holding that no reasonable prospect of success was shown.
Mokitimi v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Another (J2934/12) [2017] ZALCJHB 105 (27 March 2017)
The Labour Court granted leave to appeal after finding that another court might reasonably reach a different conclusion on the earlier judgment.
Chiura and Another v Absa Bank Limited and Others (29 November 2016) (7580/2007; 1730/2013; 20740/2013) [2016] ZAGPPHC 972 (29 November 2016)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospect of success and ordering costs on an attorney-and-client scale.
Sibanyoni v S (A693/2014) [2015] ZAGPPHC 501 (13 May 2015)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction and life sentence, finding the child complainant’s evidence, supported by medical evidence, sufficient.
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