State Attorney v Notshe (2022/00966) [2025] ZAGPJHC 206 (5 March 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2022/00966
Judge
S D J Wilson
The High Court refused condonation for a late leave-to-appeal application, finding the delay substantial, the explanation poor, and the proposed appeal hopeless.
Glen Afric Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Connolly (2012/45658) [2014] ZAGPJHC 232 (23 September 2014)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2012/45658
Judge
N F Kgomo
The court found that the applicant failed to provide a full and reasonable explanation for the delay in filing the application for leave to appeal and the subsequent condonation application. The applicant's explanation was incomplete, unsupported by confirmatory affidavits, and replete with bald allegations. The court held that the applicant could not escape the consequences of its attorneys' lack of diligence, especially given its own inactivity and the involvement of multiple legal professionals. The delay was inordinate and prejudiced the respondent, who was entitled to finality. The court…