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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 152

Kansai Plascon (Pty) Ltd v Rednec Services (Pty) Ltd and Others (2020/29803)

Kansai Plascon (Pty) Ltd v Rednec Services (Pty) Ltd and Others (2020/29803) [2025] ZAGPJHC 152 (18 February 2025)

The High Court struck out the defendants’ defence for persistent non-compliance with court orders and rules, then entered judgment for the plaintiff.

  • Striking Out Of Defence
  • Summary Judgment
  • Non Compliance With Court Order
  • Practice Manual Enforcement
  • Striking-out-of-defence
  • Summary-judgment
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Labour Law [2015] ZALCJHB 392

Edcon (Pty) Limited v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others; In re: Thulare and Others v Edcon (Pty) Limited (JR698/2013; J271/2015)

Edcon (Pty) Limited v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others; In re: Thulare and Others v Edcon (Pty) Limited (JR698/2013; J271/2015) [2015] ZALCJHB 392; (2016) 37 ILJ 434 (LC) (13 November 2015)

Edcon failed to provide a reasonable explanation for its prolonged default in prosecuting the review application, offering only a thin account of staff departures and no justification for the lengthy delay. Its prospects of success on review were found to be weak, as the Commissioner had properly analysed the evidence and there was no credible challenge to his findings regarding the absence of a clear workplace rule or dishonesty. The Practice Manual's provisions regarding deemed archiving are enforceable and require good cause for revival, which Edcon did not establish. The interests of just…

  • Review Of Arbitration Award
  • Practice Manual Enforcement
  • Good Cause Standard
  • Section 158 Application
  • Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
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