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Nkosi v Minister of Police (2706/2017) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 68 (1 August 2025)
The High Court held that the plaintiff proved a customary marriage or, alternatively, a relationship equivalent to a common-law partnership, and awarded loss of support damages.
Mncwango v Road Accident Fund (2453/2022) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 69 (1 August 2025)
High Court damages judgment awarding R5,451,032.40 for loss of earning capacity after a motor vehicle accident, with merits and general damages already settled.
Andrews v Road Accident Fund (3606/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 314 (29 July 2025)
The High Court awarded the plaintiff damages for loss of earning capacity and past medical expenses, and ordered a section 17(4)(a) undertaking.
K.M v Road Accident Fund (RAF 276/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 133 (25 July 2025)
The plaintiff's claim has not prescribed as the prescription period was suspended during her minority and all procedural steps were taken within the statutory time limits. The quantum of damages is determined based on expert evidence and actuarial calculations, with a 35% contingency deduction applied to pre-morbid earnings to reflect the plaintiff's educational profile and socio-economic risks. The establishment of a trust is warranted to protect the plaintiff's interests, given her youth and the size of the award. The Road Accident Fund is liable for 100% of the plaintiff's proven damages,…
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Mashela v Road Accident Fund (745/2023) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 62 (25 July 2025)
The High Court awarded the plaintiff R1,050,000 for loss of earnings after an accident, finding that overtime income had been reduced despite unchanged basic salary.
Temo v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (2021/44430) [2025] ZAGPPHC 736 (21 July 2025)
High Court damages trial arising from a train accident. The plaintiff proved only soft tissue injuries, not a fracture or loss of earning capacity, and recovered R285,000.
Northern Cape Livestock Vryburg Co-op Ltd v Grootbos Voerkrale (Pty) Ltd and Another (1880/2023) [2025] ZANWHC 117 (14 July 2025)
The High Court upheld an exception to amended particulars of claim, finding the damages pleading too vague to assess, and gave the plaintiffs 20 days to amend.
Jack v Minister of Police and Another (1186/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 111 (2 July 2025)
A high court awarded damages to a woman shot in the right eye by a rubber bullet, resulting in permanent blindness, disfigurement, and future care needs.
Jukes v Malekjee (2024/091632) [2025] ZAGPJHC 642 (26 June 2025)
Default judgment for defamation and malicious prosecution was granted after a false police complaint led to the plaintiff’s arrest, detention, and humiliation.
K.J.L v Road Accident Fund (60003/21) [2025] ZAGPPHC 700 (24 June 2025)
The High Court granted absolution from the instance on the plaintiff’s future loss of earnings claim, finding the evidence did not prove accident-caused unemployability.
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