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Eskom Holding SOC Limited v Santam Limited and Another (2021/51709; 2023/104516) [2025] ZAGPJHC 725 (21 June 2025)
The High Court granted separation of issues, directing that prescription, time bar, and invalid payment certificate special pleas be heard separately.
Powercem Trading And Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd T/A Powercem SA v Thobakgale N.O (1391/2012) [2014] ZANWHC 48 (11 September 2014)
The court dismissed Powercem’s claim against the North West Department, finding no binding contract or approved cession because DPW’s written approval was never obtained.
Minister of Safety & Security v Additional Magistrate, N Molo NO and Another (220/2011) [2013] ZAECGHC 89 (23 August 2013)
The court found that the first respondent erred by granting an application to amend the particulars of claim when no such application was before her, constituting a gross irregularity. The judgment focused on an amendment application rather than the special pleas, which were the actual matters for determination. As a result, the decision to allow the amendment and dismiss the special pleas was set aside. The matter was remitted to the first respondent to properly consider and adjudicate the special pleas after hearing the parties' arguments. The court further commented on the applicant's cond…
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