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Minister of Police v Chauke (28807/2020) [2025] ZAGPPHC 372 (14 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed the Minister of Police’s rescission application after finding no basis under Rule 42 or the common law.
Minister of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform v Marolien CC and Others [2025] ZAGPJHC 329 (27 March 2025)
The High Court uplifted a bar and condoned a plea filed one day late, finding a bona fide defence and that justice favoured allowing the matter to proceed.
E.S v J.H.C.S (2022/17221) [2025] ZAGPJHC 275 (13 March 2025)
High Court application to uplift a notice of bar and amend divorce-settlement pleadings dismissed; absolution from the instance granted and costs awarded to the respondent.
Elegant Line Trading 898 CC and Another v Courtney Roofing (Pty) Ltd (34899/2018) [2025] ZAGPJHC 166 (21 February 2025)
The High Court refused to uplift a bar or grant condonation, finding the defendants’ application non-compliant, poorly explained, and lacking prospects of success.
Arte Lifestyle Group (Pty) Ltd v Mkhize N.O (2022/026280) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1125 (4 November 2024)
The court found that the applicant provided a reasonable and acceptable explanation for the late filing of its plea, as the delay was due to the attorney missing the notice of bar amidst ongoing interlocutory proceedings. The applicant acted promptly upon discovering the default and demonstrated bona fides. The court held that failure to explain the period prior to the notice of bar is not, on its own, sufficient to dismiss the application, especially where the applicant has set out a bona fide defence with prospects of success. The applicant's defences, if established at trial, could entitle…
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Greyling v Kraalpunt Boerdery CC and Another (3818/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 209 (11 July 2024)
The High Court lifted a bar against a defendant who filed a late plea, accepting the delay was due to legal representatives’ disorganization and awarding costs against the applicant.
Gauteng Department of Infrastucture Development and Another v Themba Consultants (Pty) Ltd (49557/2021) [2024] ZAGPJHC 99 (7 February 2024)
The court found that the first applicant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay in filing its plea, citing procedural difficulties in briefing counsel and the workload at the State Attorney's office. The lateness was not reckless or intentional. The interests of justice, including the applicant's prospects of success and the importance of the issues, weighed in favour of granting condonation. The court noted that service of documents was agreed to be electronic, but proof of such service was not attached. The respondent's claim for prejudice was acknowledged, but the court determined…
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Avbob Funeral Services v Buzani (2810/2020) [2024] ZAECQBHC 5 (30 January 2024)
Application to uplift notices of bar dismissed for unexplained delay, no bona fide defence, and mala fide conduct aimed at delaying the respondent's claim.
Pedlar v Santam Limited (010346/22) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1824 (17 October 2023)
The High Court uplifted a bar against a self-represented defendant, finding that the interests of justice required allowing him to file a plea.
Minister of Police and Another v Lekgari (413/22) [2023] ZANWHC 191 (17 October 2023)
The court condoned a late Rule 27 application and uplifted a procedural bar, allowing the defendants to file pleadings in a civil claim for damages.
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