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Sayers v Snaid and Morris Incorporated (130616/2023) [2025] ZAGPJHC 665 (8 July 2025)
The High Court granted a final winding-up order, finding the respondent unlawfully misrepresented liability for fees and pursued inflated execution against a creditor.
K2015353134 (South Africa) (Pty) Limited v Sibiya N.O and Others (056154/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 652 (25 June 2025)
The High Court struck an urgent application from the roll because the applicant failed to show urgency or lack of substantial redress in due course.
Tshali and Another v Nandi and Others (5307/2022) [2025] ZAECMHC 39 (20 May 2025)
The court found that the applicants failed to prove that they were customarily adopted children of the deceased in accordance with Xhosa customary law. The evidence showed no relinquishing of parental rights by the biological parents, no formal adoption ceremony, and no agreement between families as required by customary law. The deceased's acceptance and support of the applicants, while compassionate, did not meet the legal requirements for customary law adoption. The applicants' reliance on documentation and beneficiary status was insufficient, as the Act requires acceptance in accordance w…
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Alternative Finance Solutions (Pty) Ltd v Master of the Free State High Court, Bloemfontein and Others (4006/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 41 (13 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a review of liquidation-account decisions, holding that Standard Bank’s claim was validly admitted and that the other objections lacked merit.
B.L.R v E.M.D and Others (2022/020919) [2025] ZAGPJHC 70 (31 January 2025)
The High Court removed an executrix for failing to comply with Master’s directives and ordered R450,000 paid into an estate account.
Master of the High Court Mahikeng v Van Der Westhuizen N.O and Others (M620/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 2 (6 January 2025)
The High Court rescinded a default declaratory order and set aside a liquidation account, finding a bona fide defence despite a weak explanation for the Master’s default.
Visagie v Bosua N.O and Others (342/2024) [2024] ZAMPMBHC 85 (29 November 2024)
The High Court refused to remove an executor despite delay and statutory non-compliance in administering a deceased estate, finding removal unjustified on the evidence.
M.C.M (obo P, R and N.M) v Pedzisai N.O and Others (1251/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 355 (30 October 2024)
The court found that the applicant failed to provide credible evidence that the first respondent's appointment as executrix was unlawful or that her signature was forged. The division of inheritance was based on the available legal documentation, and the executrix acted on information provided by the next of kin. The applicant's loss of trust and disagreement over the inheritance allocation did not constitute sufficient grounds for removal under s 54(1)(a)(v) of the Administration of Estates Act. The Master had properly exercised his supervisory role and found no maladministration. The intere…
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Maree v Maree and Others (3457/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 320 (17 October 2024)
The High Court granted leave to appeal to the Full Bench over objections to a liquidation and distribution account and the enforceability of a habitatio claim.
D.B v Brand and Another (13157/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 280; [2025] 1 All SA 102 (WCC) (26 September 2024)
The High Court removed an executor whose prior role, beneficiary interest, and conduct created a conflict that prejudiced administration of the joint estate.
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