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Seima N.O and Others v Master of High Court Johannesburg and Others (2022/045994) [2025] ZAGPJHC 686 (7 July 2025)
The High Court confirmed a rule nisi and ordered Samnakay Attorneys to pay punitive costs for advancing false, defamatory and unsupported allegations against trustees.
Mokasule v Botha N.O and Others (Reasons) (MG105/2019) [2025] ZANWHC 146 (19 May 2025)
The High Court refused condonation and rescission of a sequestration order, struck out a late replying affidavit, and ordered the applicant to pay costs.
Museler N.O v Momberg N.O and Others (617/2022) [2025] ZAECMKHC 29 (18 March 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to remove a trustee from the Wynhelee Trust, finding no sufficient threat to the trust’s proper administration.
Main and Another v Branco and Others (2022/018293) [2025] ZAGPJHC 24 (20 January 2025)
The High Court discharged an interim interdict after the trustee had resigned and the applicants did not pursue final relief. Costs were awarded against the applicants.
A.J and Others v R.C.F NO and Others (083964/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1104 (21 October 2024)
The court upheld a trust amendment agreement, set aside a later trustee resolution, and removed the trustees for acting against the trust’s interests.
Jooste NO and Another v Pretorius and Others (695/2023) [2024] ZASCA 130; [2024] 4 All SA 659 (SCA); 2025 (3) SA 95 (SCA) (1 October 2024)
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the trustees validly exercised the power under clause 11.1.5 of the trust deed to require the respondent to resign, as the decision was taken unanimously, for compelling reasons, and in the interests of the Trust and its beneficiaries. The respondent's conduct, including exclusion of other trustees, false statements to the court, and jeopardising donor support, justified her removal. The court found that procedural fairness was afforded, the decision was not arbitrary, and the respondent's constitutional rights were not infringed. The High Court erred in…
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Harrop-Allin and Another v Harrop-Allin and Others (030447/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 635 (14 June 2024)
The High Court removed a trustee of the Harrop-Allin Investment Trust after finding a conflict of interest, non-disclosure, and deadlock hampered administration.
Nunwana (Mabizela) and Others v Mara Trust and Others (3484/2022) [2024] ZAFSHC 106 (17 April 2024)
The High Court removed a trust-removal application and counter-application from the roll because the Master of the High Court had not been served and must report on the dispute.
De Wit and Others v De Wit and Others (8370/23) [2024] ZAWCHC 101 (10 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to terminate a family trust or remove trustees, finding the applicants had not met the requirements of the Trust Property Control Act.
Afriforum NPC and Others v Van Der Walt and Others (54318/2021) [2024] ZAGPPHC 203 (12 March 2024)
The High Court dismissed leave to appeal by two co-trustees, holding they lacked locus standi because they were not acting for the Trust and were not beneficiaries.
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