Platinum Park 1 Homeowners Association NPC v Mokoena and Another (088262/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 25 (9 January 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
088262/2023
Judge
Lesufi
The High Court struck a provisional sequestration application off the roll after finding material non-disclosure of a CSOS order and unresolved governance issues.
Siyabonga Gugulethu Galela (Ex parte application) (1294/2023) [2024] ZASCA 176 (13 December 2024)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
1294/2023
Judges
Nicholls, Molefe, Smith, Unterhalter, Dolamo
The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld an appeal against refusal of admission, finding the applicant’s omissions were not intended to deceive and could be condoned.
M.D.L v Liberty Group Limited (3387/2023) [2024] ZAECQBHC 70 (19 November 2024)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Gqeberha
Case number
3387/2023
Judge
Beshe
The court found that the respondent complied with Rule 17.6.3(a) of the Policyholder Protection Rules by providing the applicant with a detailed repudiation letter that set out the reasons for the decision in plain language. The applicant did not dispute the contents of the letter but rather questioned why the respondent did not access information from previous applications. The court held that the applicant was required to disclose all material facts during the new application process and that the respondent was under no obligation to search its records for prior disclosures unless specifica…
Camps Bay Investment Trust Proprietary Limited v Infusion Social Club Camps Bay Propriety Limited (14487/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 211 (19 August 2024)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
14487/2024
Judge
Wille
The High Court granted urgent eviction after finding the tenant had materially misrepresented its business by concealing cannabis-related trade from the landlord.
E.W v S.W (26912/2019) [2024] ZAGPJHC 465 (29 April 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
26912/2019
Judge
S van Aswegen
Rule 43(6) variation application dismissed after the court found the applicant had not made full financial disclosure and failed to show a material change.
Gortzen and Another v Moolman (A3022-2021) [2024] ZAGPJHC 185 (28 February 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A3022-2021
Judges
Goodman, Dippenaar
The court found that the damp in the property was a latent defect, not apparent to the respondent at the time of purchase. Both appellants were aware of the defect: the second appellant had arranged for extensive cosmetic repairs to conceal the damp, and the first appellant failed to disclose his knowledge of the issue in the sale agreement's disclosure form. The court held that their conduct amounted to fraudulent concealment (dolo malo), rendering the voetstoots clause inapplicable. The measure of damages was appropriately based on the actual cost of repairs, as evidenced by the invoice, si…
Manjingolo v Amathole District Municipality and Others (EL1481/2023) [2023] ZAECELLC 34 (9 November 2023)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Case number
EL1481/2023
Judge
Norman
Urgent application by a municipal CFO appointee to enforce an alleged employment contract and interdict the municipality was dismissed for lack of urgency and no enforceable contract.
L.M v R.D.M (EL789/2022) [2023] ZAECELLC 32 (31 October 2023)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Case number
EL789/2022
Judge
T.V. Norman
The court varied interim divorce maintenance orders, set aside an urgent payment order, and found the respondent’s non-disclosed inheritance justified cost consequences.