Zwane v Road Accident Fund (2022/20090) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1167 (5 November 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2022/20090
Judge
S. Van Aswegen
The High Court held that mediation under Rule 41A is voluntary and cannot be compelled after pleadings close. The application to force or require consideration of mediation was dismissed with costs.
Absa Bank Limited v Gaberton Investment (Pty) Ltd and Another (2359/2020) [2024] ZALMPPHC 156 (29 October 2024)
Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
2359/2020
Judge
Diamond AJ
The High Court confirmed cancellation of an instalment sale agreement, ordered return of a Caterpillar grader, and dismissed special pleas and a postponement request.
Selebogo and Others v African National Congress and Others (Reasons) (UM 161/2022) [2023] ZANWHC 170 (9 February 2023)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
UM 161/2022
Judge
Petersen
The court found that the applicants failed to exhaust the internal remedies provided by the ANC Constitution, specifically the dispute resolution process available to branches. The right to declare a dispute regarding delegate recognition at conferences is vested in the branches, not individual members. The applicants did not demonstrate that their branches had mandated or joined the application, nor did they show that the internal remedies were unavailable or ineffective. The evidence indicated that alleged irregularities at the conference were addressed and resolved through internal process…