Mdluli v Minister of Police [2023] ZAGPPHC 510; 3057/2017 (28 June 2023)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
3057/2017
Judge
Phahlamohlaka
The High Court found Kenneth Mdluli’s arrest and overnight detention unlawful because police acted on a defective warrant and failed to apply their mind.
Road Accident Fund v Isaacs (1552/14) [2018] ZANCHC 27 (11 May 2018)
Court
Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley
Case number
1552/14
Judges
Pakati, Mamosebo, Vuma
The appeal was dismissed as the trial court properly exercised its discretion in awarding costs on the High Court scale. The court considered the absence of complexity or other factors necessitating High Court attention, but also noted the RAF's failure to request transfer to the Magistrates Court, the late settlement offers, and the handling of related matters on the High Court scale. The trial court's remarks regarding the conduct of the attorneys were directed at the delay in finalising the matter and did not impugn the dignity or professional standing of the attorneys. There was no misdir…