Lion Match Company (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner, South African Revenue Service (1047/2023; 1067/2023) [2025] ZASCA 112 (28 July 2025)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
1047/2023; 1067/2023
Judges
Mokgohloa, Meyer, Matojane, Keightley, Norman
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that Lion Match failed to establish exceptional circumstances warranting reconsideration of the refusal of special leave to appeal. The application for postponement was not made timeously, and the explanation provided was vague and unsatisfactory. The withdrawal of legal representatives did not automatically justify a postponement, especially where the applicant failed to act promptly or provide adequate details. The Tax Court correctly refused the postponement and proceeded in the absence of the appellant, as permitted by rule 44(7) of the Tax Court Rules. Th…
Maetso v Minister of Police of the Republic of South Africa and Another (Leave to Appeal) (3115/2023) [2025] ZANWHC 121 (22 July 2025)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
3115/2023
Judge
Titus
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal against a R650,000 damages award for unlawful arrest and detention, finding no reasonable prospect of success.
N.P.K. v K.A.K (2020/15202; 2024/023432) [2025] ZAGPJHC 669 (11 July 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2020/15202; 2024/023432
Judge
Von Ludwig
The High Court dismissed an application to reconsider a hearing date set by the Deputy Judge President, finding no factual or procedural basis to interfere.
Rogal Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others v Naidoo and Others (2023/066197) [2025] ZAGPPHC 695 (7 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2023/066197
Judge
N.N BAM
The High Court dismissed leave to appeal, holding there were no reasonable prospects of success on condonation, FRB’s interest, executory sale issues, or discretion arguments.
Weziswe Platinum Limited v Santam Limited (33006/2018) [2025] ZAGPJHC 608 (13 June 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
33006/2018
Judge
LM du Plessis
The High Court dismissed a Rule 30 challenge to a late Rule 36(9)(a) expert notice, finding the rule’s own remedy applied and no real prejudice was shown.
Minister of Police v Dladla and Others (2318/2023) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 45 (30 May 2025)
Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
2318/2023
Judge
M Moleleki
The High Court dismissed the Minister of Police’s bid to rescind a taxing master’s allocator, finding due notice, wilful default, and no basis for common-law rescission.