Ntimane v Road Accident Fund (297/2017) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 74 (12 August 2025)
Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
297/2017
Judge
Shai
The High Court granted absolution from the instance in a Road Accident Fund claim after finding material contradictions about the vehicles involved and no reliable proof of liability.
East Rand Plastics (Proprietary) Limited v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa obo Mabena (JR1400/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 345 (8 August 2025)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR1400/22
Judge
Anestidis
Review of labour arbitration award involving alleged falsification of quality records. Court found the arbitrator misconceived the enquiry and upheld dismissal.
Monareng v Minister of Police (2081/2020) [2025] ZAFSHC 229 (5 August 2025)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
2081/2020
Judge
Opperman
The court found that the SAPS Special Task Force members acted lawfully and within the bounds of section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act. The operation was based on credible intelligence regarding dangerous suspects involved in violent crimes. The SAPS members were properly briefed, used marked vehicles and a helicopter, and attempted a box-in manoeuvre to effect arrest. The plaintiff's vehicle fled, and shots were fired at the police from the suspect vehicle. Forensic evidence linked the plaintiff to the firearm found in the vehicle, which had an erased serial number and was unlicensed. The…
Vilakazi v Avragystix (Pty) Ltd and Others (JR114/23) [2025] ZALCJHB 325 (1 August 2025)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR114/23
Judge
L Erasmus
Review of a CCMA award dismissed. The Labour Court held the applicant bore the onus in an unfair suspension dispute and found no reviewable irregularity or bias.
Bunu v S (Appeal) (A76/25) [2025] ZAWCHC 311 (29 July 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A76/25
Judge
T Sarkas
High Court appeal against refusal of bail in a Schedule 6 murder and robbery case was dismissed. The appellant failed to show exceptional circumstances.
Letsemeng Local Municipality v South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) and Others (C390/2021) [2025] ZALCCT 60 (21 July 2025)
Court
Labour Court Cape Town
Case number
C390/2021
Judge
C May
The Labour Court dismissed a review of an arbitration award reinstating a dismissed employee, holding the commissioner’s approach and findings were reasonable on the evidence.
Skynet Warehousing (Pty) Ltd v Umnothowethu (27703/2020) [2025] ZAGPJHC 631 (23 June 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
27703/2020
Judge
Dlamini
The plaintiff discharged its onus by providing credible and corroborated evidence that it performed its obligations under the agreement, delivered the required services, and provided proof of delivery. The defendant failed to adduce any evidence to rebut the plaintiff's version or support its counterclaim, despite indicating it would call witnesses. Documentary evidence from the Gauteng Department of Education confirmed that all invoices submitted by the defendant were paid in full, undermining the defendant's assertion that non-payment by the GDE justified its refusal to pay the plaintiff. T…