Ditsobotla Local Municipality and Others v Bojosinyane and Others (1229/25) [2025] ZANWHC 60 (27 March 2025)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
1229/25
Judge
Titus
Urgent interim interdict granted restraining unlawful municipal office-bearer conduct and interference with Ditsobotla Local Municipality pending Part B.
Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v National Energy Regulator of South Africa and Others (2023-074616) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1305 (10 November 2023)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2023-074616
Judge
Senyatsi
The court found that NERSA's exclusion of the Rustenburg Smelter from the long-term negotiated pricing agreement was unjustified and procedurally unfair. The evidence established that Eskom, not the Rustenburg Local Municipality, is the de facto supplier of electricity to the Rustenburg Smelter, and RLM does not provide any infrastructure or services in respect of the Smelter Substation. The RLM's attempt to impose a 6.1% surcharge was not supported by evidence of actual service rendered and was motivated by a desire to recoup historical losses and future municipal status, rather than any cur…