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Vorster and Another v Bala (Leave to Appeal) (24463/2013) [2025] ZAGPJHC 776 (12 August 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospects of success and no compelling reason to grant leave.
Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development: Director General v Barolong Boo Maiketso Communal Property Association and Others (Leave to Appeal) (UM262/2023) [2025] ZANWHC 141 (11 August 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal against its earlier ex parte reconsideration order, finding no reasonable prospects of success.
Sunset Game Lodge CC v Da Costa and Another (9452/2023) [2025] ZALMPPHC 152 (8 August 2025)
The court found that none of the grounds advanced by the applicant established reasonable prospects of success on appeal. There was no material factual dispute requiring referral to trial, and the matter was capable of determination on affidavit. The lease agreement was validly cancelled, and the applicant failed to show entitlement to transfer of ownership. The issue regarding the Kruger-permit was rendered moot by the cancellation. The cost order was properly granted to the successful party, and no irregularity or misdirection was shown. Accordingly, the application for leave to appeal was…
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Jemsana v Minister of Police (1220/2019) [2025] ZAECMHC 69 (5 August 2025)
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success on appeal as required by section 17(1) of the Superior Courts Act. The police did not act unlawfully in arresting and detaining the applicant, as the officer verified informer information by questioning and searching the applicant, discovering dagga at his residence. The officer's discretion was exercised rationally, considering the seriousness of the offence, the applicant's unknown status, and the circumstances of the arrest. The alleged assault was not pleaded or pursued, and the court was constrained…
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Gert Sibande District Municipality v Bonginkosi Technologies (Pty) Ltd (5459/2022) [2025] ZAMPMHC 37 (4 August 2025)
The High Court granted leave to appeal to the Full Court after finding the applicant had shown reasonable prospects of a different outcome.
Beukes v Road Accident Fund (Leave to Appeal) (8066/2014) [2025] ZAGPPHC 771 (4 August 2025)
The High Court refused condonation and leave to appeal after a two-year delay, finding no satisfactory explanation, no proper authority issues cured, and no prospects of success.
RB v ES (2321/2016) [2025] ZANCHC 68 (1 August 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospects of success or other compelling reason to hear the appeal.
South African Legal Practice Council v Dube (Leave to Appeal) (23500/2020) [2025] ZAGPPHC 787 (31 July 2025)
The High Court refused a legal practitioner’s application for leave to appeal his striking off, holding that he showed no reasonable prospects of success or other compelling reason.
Claremart Auctioneers (Pty) Ltd v Van Beuren and Others (18103/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 316 (30 July 2025)
High Court stay of execution granted pending leave to appeal, after respondents refused an undertaking and executed a warrant against the applicant.
OSZ Tayob Trading Pietersburg (Pty) Ltd t/a EH Hassim v Ramusi and Others (Leave to Appeal) (4307/2022) [2025] ZALMPPHC 144 (30 July 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal against an order authorising execution against immovable property, holding the alleged errors did not undermine the substantive order.
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