A.J.E v W.R.E and Others (2025/006632) [2025] ZAGPJHC 50 (29 January 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2025/006632
Judge
M Abro
The High Court ordered two children immediately re-enrolled at their schools after a father unilaterally withdrew them despite a court-ordered joint decision-making agreement.
R.M.D v K.D (16995/22P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 2 (13 January 2023)
Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
16995/22P
Judge
Mossop
The court found that the animosity and lack of cooperation between the parents had created unnecessary urgency and conflict, but the overriding consideration was the best interests of the minor child. Both parents were capable caregivers, but the child, being five years old and impressionable, required stability and a nurturing environment. The respondent, the mother, provided a settled home and a positive support system, and the psychologist's report raised concerns about the applicant's behaviour and unilateral decision-making. The court rejected the applicant's disparaging remarks about th…
H.H v L.M.A (3584/2018) [2018] ZAECGHC 135 (18 December 2018)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
3584/2018
Judge
J M Roberson
The court dismissed an urgent father's application for extended holiday contact, finding it was not in the children's best interests, and granted the mother's counter-application.
B and Another v Creecy NO and Others (2009/52850) [2010] ZAGPJHC 8 (10 March 2010)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2009/52850
Judge
FHD Van Oosten
High Court dismissed an urgent bid to reinstate a learner as deputy head boy and RLC member after he voluntarily left school. Costs were split by stage.