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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAFSHC 209

U'Fezela Security Services (Pty) Ltd t/a Senforce v Zenzile and Another (6008/2022)

U'Fezela Security Services (Pty) Ltd t/a Senforce v Zenzile and Another (6008/2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 209; 2024 (3) SA 608 (FB) (30 May 2023)

The High Court reviewed and set aside a Small Claims Court judgment after the commissioner refused to hear documentary evidence, amounting to gross irregularity and unfairness.

  • Small Claims Court Review
  • Gross Irregularity
  • Natural Justice
  • Audi Alteram Partem
  • Rule 53 Uniform Rules
  • Small-claims-court-review
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Administrative Law [2023] ZAGPPHC 240

Mongae v Chairperson, Firearms Appeal Board S.A.P.S

Mongae v Chairperson, Firearms Appeal Board S.A.P.S [2023] ZAGPPHC 240; 49025/2021 (4 April 2023)

The High Court upheld a non-joinder point in a firearms review, finding the presiding officer had a direct interest, and dismissed the application with costs.

  • Judicial Review
  • Non Joinder
  • Rule 53 Uniform Rules
  • Firearms Control Act
  • Jurisdiction
  • Costs Order
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Constitutional Law [2019] ZACC 35

President of the Republic of South Africa v Democratic Alliance and Others (CCT159/18)

President of the Republic of South Africa v Democratic Alliance and Others (CCT159/18) [2019] ZACC 35; 2019 (11) BCLR 1403 (CC) ; 2020 (1) SA 428 (CC) (18 September 2019)

The Constitutional Court held that the application for leave to appeal was moot because the main review application had been withdrawn and the interlocutory order compelling the President to disclose reasons and records for the dismissal of Ministers no longer had any practical effect. The Court found that it was not in the interests of justice to entertain the appeal, as the order was interlocutory, the merits were not decided by the lower courts, and the President would not suffer harm by waiting for a future challenge to raise the issue. The majority emphasized that the interpretation of R…

  • Rule 53 Uniform Rules
  • Executive Powers
  • Mootness
  • Separation Of Powers
  • Review Of Presidential Decisions
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Civil Procedure [2013] ZAGPPHC 178

Petroport Mountain View (Pty) Ltd v South African National Road Agency Ltd and Others (5252/2013)

Petroport Mountain View (Pty) Ltd v South African National Road Agency Ltd and Others (5252/2013) [2013] ZAGPPHC 178 (18 June 2013)

The High Court granted leave to appeal, finding reasonable prospects that another court could reach a different conclusion on interdict, harm, convenience and rule 53 issues.

  • Interim Interdict
  • Rule 53 Uniform Rules
  • Irreparable Harm
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Interim-interdict
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