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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 723

Naledi Coal and Logistics Proprietary Limited v Li Coal Clean Coal Gaification Proprietary Limited (Application for Leave to Appeal) (2024/07529)

Naledi Coal and Logistics Proprietary Limited v Li Coal Clean Coal Gaification Proprietary Limited (Application for Leave to Appeal) (2024/07529) [2025] ZAGPJHC 723 (23 July 2025)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2024/07529
Judge
Pearse AJ

The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal against an order requiring reimbursement of coal transport costs, finding no reasonable prospect of success.

  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Agency And Mandate
  • Arbitration Clause
  • Motion Proceedings
  • Plascon Evans Rule
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 696

Langison v Road Accident Fund (Leave to Appeal) (20132/2021)

Langison v Road Accident Fund (Leave to Appeal) (20132/2021) [2025] ZAGPJHC 696 (17 July 2025)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
20132/2021
Judge
Nthambeleni

Leave to appeal was dismissed in a Road Accident Fund matter after the court found no reasonable prospects of success on the general damages award.

  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • General Damages
  • Road Accident Fund Claims
  • Assessment Of Injuries
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • General-damages
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAWCHC 290

N.Z v Member of the Executive Council for Health - Western Cape (Leave to Appeal) (8734/2017)

N.Z v Member of the Executive Council for Health - Western Cape (Leave to Appeal) (8734/2017) [2025] ZAWCHC 290 (15 July 2025)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
8734/2017
Judge
R K Parker

The High Court dismissed the defendant’s application for leave to appeal in a medical negligence matter, finding no reasonable prospects of success or compelling reason.

  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Medical Negligence
  • Costs Order
  • Superior Courts Act
  • Expert Evidence
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Administrative Law [2025] ZAGPPHC 711

Independent Development Trust v Moepathutse Property Investments (Pty) Ltd (Application for Leave to Appeal) (2024/031868)

Independent Development Trust v Moepathutse Property Investments (Pty) Ltd (Application for Leave to Appeal) (2024/031868) [2025] ZAGPPHC 711 (11 July 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2024/031868
Judge
SJ Myburgh

The High Court refused IDT leave to appeal, holding that the applicants showed no reasonable prospects of success and that late affidavits were not properly before court.

  • Review Of Tender Award
  • Admissibility Of Hearsay Evidence
  • Practice Directive Compliance
  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Tender-review
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAWCHC 272

Van Wyk v Venter NO and Others (Leave to Appeal) (21072/2019)

Van Wyk v Venter NO and Others (Leave to Appeal) (21072/2019) [2025] ZAWCHC 272 (26 June 2025)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
21072/2019
Judge
Moosa

Leave to appeal was dismissed. The court held the plaintiff had not shown realistic prospects of success against absolution from the instance on enrichment and loan claims.

  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Absolution From The Instance
  • Enrichment Claim
  • Loan Claim
  • Close Corporations Act
  • Costs Order
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 593

Modingwana v ABSA Bank Limited (Leave to Appeal) (2023-126064)

Modingwana v ABSA Bank Limited (Leave to Appeal) (2023-126064) [2025] ZAGPPHC 593 (4 June 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2023-126064
Judge
SJ Myburgh

The High Court refused leave to appeal against summary judgment in favour of ABSA Bank and ordered punitive costs against the applicant.

  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Summary Judgment
  • National Credit Act
  • Punitive Costs
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Summary-judgment
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Land And Property [2025] ZAGPPHC 575

Promispace CC v DRD Gold Limited and Others (062949/2023)

Promispace CC v DRD Gold Limited and Others (062949/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 575 (3 June 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
062949/2023
Judge
Collis

The High Court refused leave to appeal against dismissal of an ownership claim to a mine dump, finding no reasonable prospects of success or other compelling reason.

  • Accession
  • Ownership Of Mine Dump
  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Res Nullius
  • Res Derelicta
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Administrative Law [2025] ZAGPPHC 576

Ramapuputla Attorneys Incorporated v South African Legal Practice Council National Office and Others (Leave to Appeal) (083524/2023)

Ramapuputla Attorneys Incorporated v South African Legal Practice Council National Office and Others (Leave to Appeal) (083524/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 576 (29 May 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
083524/2023
Judge
A.C. Basson

The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, holding there were no reasonable prospects of success and ordering costs against the applicant.

  • Administrative Action Definition
  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Disciplinary Committee Procedure
  • Costs Order
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Administrative-action
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Labour Law [2025] ZALCJHB 186

Independent Communications Authority Of South Africa (ICASA) v Commission For Conciliation, Mediation And Arbitration And Others (JR1425/2022)

Independent Communications Authority Of South Africa (ICASA) v Commission For Conciliation, Mediation And Arbitration And Others (JR1425/2022) [2025] ZALCJHB 186 (5 May 2025)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR1425/2022
Judge
Tlhotlhalemaje

The Labour Court dismissed NEHAWU members’ application for leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospects of success or compelling reason to revisit its review judgment.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Performance Bonus Dispute
  • Leave To Appeal Test
  • Review Of Arbitration Award
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Unfair-labour-practice
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Labour Law [2025] ZALCJHB 103

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality v Miyambu and Others (Application for Leave to Appeal) (002049/2025)

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality v Miyambu and Others (Application for Leave to Appeal) (002049/2025) [2025] ZALCJHB 103 (3 March 2025)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
002049/2025
Judge
Seedat

The Labour Court refused leave to appeal in a dispute about urgency, section 197 transfers, unpaid salaries, and a corrected order.

  • Section 197 Transfer
  • Urgent Application
  • Variation Of Order
  • Arrear Salaries
  • Basic Conditions Of Employment
  • Leave To Appeal Test
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