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A.E. v H.L. (2024/144979) [2025] ZAGPJHC 770 (8 August 2025)
In a Rule 43 divorce interim application, the High Court ordered child maintenance, limited contact, and expert family-preservation intervention after concerns about the applicant's alcohol use.
P.N v D.N (10481/2018) [2025] ZAWCHC 335 (6 August 2025)
The High Court granted divorce, refused forfeiture of benefits, and ordered an equal division of the joint estate after finding the plaintiff's gambling was not proven to be substantial misconduct.
Lebea v Seromo (2025/030885) [2025] ZAGPJHC 766 (5 August 2025)
The High Court granted an order changing a minor child’s surname and amending the birth registration, holding that lebola payment disputes were irrelevant to the relief sought.
BHGH v GH (041781/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 746 (16 July 2025)
The court found that the allegations of sexual misconduct against the applicant are serious and that the minor child, being under three years old, is particularly vulnerable. The best interests of the child must take precedence over the applicant’s right to contact. The interim protection order, which prohibits contact pending a forensic investigation, is justified given the gravity of the allegations. The applicant’s failure to anticipate the return date of the interim order and clear his name was noted as concerning. The court held that neither reinstatement of contact nor supervised contac…
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O.M.L v S.S.L (10528/2022) [2025] ZAGPPHC 712 (16 July 2025)
The court held that a twice-signed settlement agreement was valid and binding, rejected the defendant’s claim of misunderstanding, and granted a divorce.
K.Y.O v M.S (Leave to Appeal) (2024-021334) [2025] ZAGPPHC 655 (13 June 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal in a child-residency dispute, holding it acted within inquisitorial powers, gave fair hearing opportunities, and properly awarded costs.
A.W.F v K.S.R (052216/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 503 (16 May 2025)
Rule 43 interim relief in a pending divorce: the court ordered maintenance, residence, contact arrangements, and a curator ad litem for two minor children.
M.C v H.J.C (051384/2022) [2025] ZAGPPHC 291 (13 March 2025)
Rule 43 interim maintenance ruling in a divorce matter. The High Court ordered maintenance, accommodation-related relief, contact arrangements, and legal cost contribution.
K.O v M.S (2024-021334) [2025] ZAGPPHC 192 (24 February 2025)
The court found that shared residency was not in the best interests of the minor child OR due to the high level of conflict between the parents, their inability to communicate effectively, and the potential emotional disruption to OR and her sibling AL. The social worker's report recommending shared residency was found to lack sufficient factual and scientific support, and did not meet the requirements for expert evidence. The Family Advocate's report, which opposed shared residency and emphasised the importance of stability and quality parenting over equal time, was preferred. The applicant'…
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H.E v M.M (2024/068431) [2025] ZAGPPHC 167 (13 February 2025)
A Rule 43 dispute over a minor child’s primary residence and legal-cost contribution. The court kept primary residence with the respondent, granted interim contact, and dismissed costs.
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