Kruger N.O and Others v Gouws and Others (14080/2018) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1133 (1 September 2023)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
14080/2018
Judge
Makhoba
The High Court adopted experts’ agreed valuation of JDJ shares, ordered payment of the balance due, and dismissed the Swarts group’s counter-application.
Black Sash Trust v Minister of Social Development and Others (Freedom Under Law NPC Intervening) (CCT48/17) [2017] ZACC 20; 2017 (9) BCLR 1089 (CC) (15 June 2017)
The Court held that joinder of the Minister in her personal capacity was necessary to ensure procedural fairness and allow her to respond to the risk of a personal costs order. The legal framework permits personal liability for costs where a state official acts in bad faith or with gross negligence in the performance of official duties or litigation. The affidavits presented conflicting versions regarding the Minister's role in establishing parallel decision-making structures and her awareness of SASSA's inability to meet deadlines. Given the seriousness of the allegations and the existence o…