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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 689

Mohaka v Road Accident Fund (28083/2011)

Mohaka v Road Accident Fund (28083/2011) [2025] ZAGPPHC 689 (1 July 2025)

The High Court awarded the plaintiff R101,318.25 for future loss of earnings and ordered the Road Accident Fund to issue a future medical undertaking.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Loss Of Earnings
  • Future Medical Expenses
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Road-accident-fund
  • Loss-of-earnings
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Delict [2025] ZAGPPHC 682

Jose v Road Accident Fund (76402/2019)

Jose v Road Accident Fund (76402/2019) [2025] ZAGPPHC 682 (1 July 2025)

A pedestrian injured when a reversing vehicle struck him proved liability against the Road Accident Fund, but failed to prove loss of earnings.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Negligence
  • Contributory Negligence
  • Loss Of Earning Capacity
  • Rule 38 Application
  • Road-accident-fund
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 697

A.G obo A Minor Child v Road Accident Fund (50765/2019)

A.G obo A Minor Child v Road Accident Fund (50765/2019) [2025] ZAGPPHC 697 (27 June 2025)

The High Court dismissed a minor’s loss-of-earnings claim against the Road Accident Fund, finding no proof that an accident caused a head injury or learning-related impairment.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Loss Of Earnings
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Expert Evidence
  • Hearsay Evidence
  • Road-accident-fund
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 534

Shwala v Road Accident Fund (122402/2023)

Shwala v Road Accident Fund (122402/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 534 (29 May 2025)

The High Court granted absolution from the instance in a Road Accident Fund claim after finding the plaintiff’s evidence improbable and insufficient to prove negligence.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Absolution From The Instance
  • Negligence
  • Uncontradicted Evidence
  • Road-accident-fund
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 514

Mamafha v TS Makhubela Incorporated and Another (8975/2021)

Mamafha v TS Makhubela Incorporated and Another (8975/2021) [2025] ZAGPJHC 514 (29 May 2025)

The High Court dismissed a professional negligence claim after finding the plaintiff’s evidence about the accident was unreliable and inconsistent.

  • Professional Negligence
  • Road Accident Fund
  • Prescription Of Claims
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Road-accident-fund
  • Professional-negligence
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 484

Manzimela v Road Accident Fund (2024/62241)

Manzimela v Road Accident Fund (2024/62241) [2025] ZAGPJHC 484 (16 May 2025)

The High Court held the Road Accident Fund 100% liable for a passenger’s severe injuries, awarding loss of earnings and general damages.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Personal Injury
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Default Judgment
  • General Damages
  • Loss Of Earnings
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 330

Kanelani v Road Accident Fund (2019/19645)

Kanelani v Road Accident Fund (2019/19645) [2025] ZAGPJHC 330 (28 March 2025)

High Court default-judgment quantum ruling awarding R3,636,998 for loss of earning capacity after a motor vehicle accident, with general damages postponed.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Loss Of Earning Capacity
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Expert Evidence
  • Contingency Fee Agreement
  • Road-accident-fund
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 313

Mashele v Gildenhuys Malatji Attorneys and Others (118227/2024)

Mashele v Gildenhuys Malatji Attorneys and Others (118227/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 313 (25 March 2025)

The High Court ordered Moribe Attorneys to pay Road Accident Fund proceeds to the applicant, and authorised payment of trust-held costs to her attorneys.

  • Trust Account Funds
  • Attorney Client Relationship
  • Payment Of Compensation
  • Costs Orders
  • Road Accident Fund
  • Road-accident-fund
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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 245

Vilakazi v Road Accident Fund (448/2022)

Vilakazi v Road Accident Fund (448/2022) [2025] ZAGPJHC 245 (19 February 2025)

Default judgment in a Road Accident Fund claim. The court awarded future loss of income, ordered an unlimited medical undertaking, and postponed general damages.

  • Road Accident Fund
  • Future Loss Of Income
  • Contingency Deduction
  • Rule 38 Application
  • Section 17 Undertaking
  • Road-accident-fund
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Commercial And Corporate [2025] ZAGPJHC 183

Maite v Borman Duma Zitha Attorneys (42064/2017)

Maite v Borman Duma Zitha Attorneys (42064/2017) [2025] ZAGPJHC 183 (18 February 2025)

The plaintiff was briefed by the defendant for each invoice and performed the required legal work. The invoices for individual claimant RAF matters (A1 to A26) were not subject to any specific condition of taxation or assessment, and the defendant did not dispute or challenge them prior to litigation. The applicable payment terms were governed by the Pretoria Bar Council Rules, requiring payment unless disputed and subject to a 60-day period. The defendant's plea did not raise assessment or taxation as a defence, and no evidence was presented to substantiate claims of unreasonableness or fict…

  • Professional Fees
  • Road Accident Fund
  • Service Agreement
  • Invoice Payment
  • Reasonableness Of Fees
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