Hydro Hype (Pty) Ltd v Consortium Beef Agricultural Primary Co-operative Limited and Others (3977/2023) [2025] ZAFSHC 113 (24 March 2025)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
3977/2023
Judge
Naidoo
The High Court held that the cattle agreement ended by effluxion of time on 17 January 2023 and ordered Consortium Beef to calculate the value of Hydro Hype’s cattle units.
Clemen Investments NO (Pty) Ltd v Ndzimela and Another (3431/2016) [2024] ZAECMKHC 147 (18 December 2024)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
3431/2016
Judge
Noncembu
The High Court dismissed an application for absolution, finding a prima facie case against a surety and that the lease’s non-payment clause allowed cancellation without seven days’ notice.
M.S v P.S - Leave to Appeal (1334/2018) [2024] ZAFSHC 64 (5 March 2024)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
1334/2018
Judge
Naidoo
The High Court refused leave to appeal in a maintenance and settlement dispute, finding no reasonable prospects of success or compelling reason under section 17.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited v Dainfern Square (Pty) Ltd and Others (648/2022) [2023] ZASCA 115; 2024 (4) SA 489 (SCA) (27 July 2023)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
648/2022
Judges
Nicholls, Mothle, Molefe, Kathree-Setiloane, Mali
The SCA held that an arbitrator had jurisdiction over a tenant’s claim for repayment of excess turnover rental because it arose from interpreting and implementing the lease.
Wheelwright v CP De Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd (JA 81/2022) [2023] ZALAC 6; (2023) 44 ILJ 767 (LAC); [2023] 5 BLLR 393 (LAC) (21 February 2023)
Court
Labour Appeal Court
Case number
JA 81/2022
Judges
Davis, Sutherland, Savage
The Labour Appeal Court held that a CCMA settlement agreement covered and extinguished claims arising from a restraint of trade, because its wording was broad and unqualified.
Mgoqi v Centlec (SOC) Limited and Another (4638/2020) [2022] ZAFSHC 270 (20 October 2022)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
4638/2020
Judge
Mathebula
The High Court ordered Centlec to place the applicant in his former or an equivalent job under clause 16.6 of his employment agreement after his CEO term ended.
C v Y (19762/2007) [2022] ZAGPJHC 805 (13 October 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
19762/2007
Judge
L R Adams
The High Court granted leave to appeal in a maintenance-related dispute, finding reasonable prospects that another court may differ on the agreement’s interpretation and variation.
C v Y (19762/2007) [2022] ZAGPJHC 532 (12 August 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
19762/2007
Judge
L R Adams
The court found that the settlement agreement, made an order of court, contained a clear non-variation clause requiring any changes to be in writing and signed by both parties. The applicant's reliance on an alleged oral or email variation was rejected as it did not comply with these formalities. The respondent's calculations of arrear maintenance and related expenses were accepted, supported by documentary evidence, and the only admitted error was the inclusion of maintenance after the children reached majority, which was corrected. The warrant of execution was properly issued for the correc…