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N.L.D v M.L (5785/22) [2025] ZAWCHC 337 (6 August 2025)
High Court granted payment of arrear maintenance under a Rule 43 order and held the respondent’s non-payment was wilful, with leave to pursue contempt if unpaid.
J.P.N v N.A.N (51791/2020) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1337 (17 December 2024)
The court found that the applicant and children are in need of interim maintenance pending the finalisation of divorce proceedings. The applicant's financial position has deteriorated due to unemployment, mental health issues, and cancer diagnosis, and she no longer receives income from joint business interests. The respondent has substantial means and historically paid for the family's expenses, but has ceased doing so since separation. The applicant's expenses are reasonable and consistent with the marital standard of living. The respondent's arguments regarding the applicant's earning capa…
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E.M.T v N.T (3672/2023) [2024] ZAECQBHC 60 (10 October 2024)
The court found the respondent in contempt of a Rule 43 maintenance order, but suspended the sentence. It also reduced interim maintenance from R15,000 to R7,500.
L.M.G V J.M.G (124145/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 672 (9 July 2024)
The High Court found the respondent in contempt of a Rule 43 interim maintenance order, holding that his non-compliance was willful and mala fide.
A.M v M.M (2023 / 042690) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1399 (1 December 2023)
Rule 43 application partly granted: spousal maintenance was refused, but child maintenance, school fees, domestic worker costs, medical aid excess, rent, and costs were ordered.
R.H.M v C.D.M (37409/2018) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1176 (18 October 2023)
The court dealt with urgent enforcement of a suspended contempt sentence, declining most ancillary relief but ordering the respondent to serve 14 days' periodic imprisonment.
H v Sheriff Johannesburg North and Another (2020/44450) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1012 (11 September 2023)
The court dismissed an application to suspend Rule 43 maintenance orders, finding a prior undertaking barred the request and that no stay was justified in the interests of justice.
D.T v Magistrate Bester and Others (3376/2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 334 (23 August 2023)
The High Court reviewed a magistrate’s bare acquittal on a private perjury prosecution and ordered a proper section 310(1) response with reasons.
V.N.D v V.N.J-J (63604/2021) [2023] ZAGPPHC 612 (2 August 2023)
Rule 43 interim maintenance decision in a divorce matter, awarding monthly maintenance, school and medical expenses, and a legal-costs contribution.
Y.M v T.J.M (26526/2022) [2023] ZAGPPHC 582 (13 July 2023)
The court found the applicant had established a genuine need for interim maintenance, as evidenced by her financial shortfall and reliance on her parents. The respondent's claims of limited means were found improbable given his lifestyle and access to family assets. The applicant's maintenance requirements were deemed reasonable and reflective of the standard of living during the marriage. The respondent was ordered to pay R42,600 per month, cover school and medical expenses, and provide a suitable motor vehicle. Supervised contact was ordered in the best interests of the minor children, pend…
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