Road Accident Fund and Others v Hlatshwayo and Others (724/2023; 724B/2023)
Road Accident Fund and Others v Hlatshwayo and Others (724/2023; 724B/2023) [2025] ZASCA 17; [2025] 2 All SA 333 (SCA) (5 March 2025)
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the full court was competent to inquire into costs occasioned by late settlement under its inherent powers and relevant practice directives. However, it was improper to order costs de boniis propriis against the CEO and Board in the absence of evidence of malice or bad faith, as required by section 15(3) of the Road Accident Fund Act. The Board was not joined to the proceedings and was not afforded an opportunity to be heard, rendering any costs order against it procedurally unfair. The CEO's conduct did not meet the threshold for personal liability. The…
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- Costs De Boniis Propriis
- Road Accident Fund Act
- Joinder
- Judicial Case Management
- Settlement On Trial Day