Mthembu and Others v Snackworks and Another (D505/2021) [2025] ZALCD 29 (29 July 2025)
Court
Labour Court Durban
Case number
D505/2021
Judge
Govind Bhikha
The Labour Court dismissed an application to retrieve an archived file, finding the delay was inadequately explained and the applicants lacked prospects of success.
Mfebe v Minister Of Higher Education,Science And Technology and Others (J 1040/20) [2023] ZALCJHB 43 (6 March 2023)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
J 1040/20
Judge
GN Moshoana
Labour Court costs ruling after ex parte contempt proceedings and a defective bid to file further affidavits. Each party bore its own costs on the ex parte matter.
National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Fields of Green for ALL NPC and Others, Doctors For Life International Incorporated v Fields of Green For All NPC and Others (A641/2017, A133/2018, 2011/58664) [2019] ZAGPPHC 316; [2019] 3 All SA 866 (GP); 2019 (2) SACR 564 (GP) (11 July 2019)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A641/2017, A133/2018, 2011/58664
Judges
L R Adams, L M Molopa-Sethosa, J W Louw
The court held that the principle of open justice applies equally to non-traditional media entities and that there is no logical basis to distinguish between conventional media houses and other entities, including those closely associated with litigants, when it comes to broadcasting court proceedings. The procedure followed by the trial court, which relied on extensive correspondence and did not require a formal substantive application or oral argument, was consistent with the Practice Manual and constitutional requirements. The appellants failed to demonstrate any real or substantial prejud…