South Africa Case Law

Tshipise Safaris (Pty) Ltd v TD Nhlamulo and His Mother Logistics and Business Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and Others (538/2022)

Tshipise Safaris (Pty) Ltd v TD Nhlamulo and His Mother Logistics and Business Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and Others (538/2022) [2025] ZALMPPHC 124 (19 June 2025)

Court

Limpopo High Court, Polokwane

Case number

538/2022

Judge

S Du Plessis

The Court found that the Applicant had locus standi under both the National Environmental Management Act and the Constitution, despite not being the registered owner, due to its beneficial ownership and undisturbed possession. The First and Tenth Respondents were found to have continued mining activities unlawfully after the lapse of their permit, in contempt of previous court orders and statutory requirements. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and SAPS failed to enforce compliance notices and statutory obligations. The Respondents' points in limine, including non-joinder, lis pe…

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• Mining Permit Renewal
• Environmental Authorisation
• Contempt Of Court
• Unlawful Mining
• Public Participation
• Internal Appeal Process

Witbank Bricks (1961) (Pty) Ltd v Vandu Mining CC and Another (2034/17)

Witbank Bricks (1961) (Pty) Ltd v Vandu Mining CC and Another (2034/17) [2018] ZAGPPHC 897 (27 November 2018)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

2034/17

Judge

JH Roelofse

The High Court granted a final interdict stopping respondents from mining coal on land covered by the applicant’s registered mining right.

• Mining Rights
• Unlawful Mining
• Final Interdict
• Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
• Mining-rights
• Unlawful-mining