Search judgments by proposition, citation, court, judge or legal topic, then move directly into the source-grounded case analysis.
Results update automatically as you type.
South Africa decisions
Decisions matching the current search
Moukangwe v Minister of Labour and Others (2025/028534) [2025] ZAGPJHC 771 (6 August 2025)
The High Court granted leave to sue Labour officials for damages, treating the filed motion papers as sufficient notice and finding good cause for condonation.
Chibane and Another v Premier of Province of Kwazulu-Natal (DA15/2024) [2025] ZALAC 44 (15 July 2025)
The Labour Appeal Court held that the Labour Court does not have general jurisdiction to intervene in incomplete disciplinary proceedings or to grant declaratory relief regarding delay and waiver unless specifically conferred by statute. The pleadings did not invoke any statutory provision or contractual basis for the claims advanced, and no permissible ground for review was articulated. The Labour Court was correct to refuse to entertain the review application in medias res, as there is a general rule against reviewing interlocutory rulings mid-process absent exceptional circumstances. The a…
Source excerpt
South African Police Services v Moyo and Another (C414/2021) [2025] ZALCCT 59 (2 July 2025)
The Labour Court dismissed SAPS’s unopposed review and condonation application, finding no unreasonable delay and no basis to interfere with the disciplinary sanction.
City of Tshwane Municipality Municipality v Moipane Fleet (Pty) Ltd and Another (27752/2017) [2025] ZAGPPHC 543 (23 May 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal in a review matter, holding that the municipality’s delay was unreasonable, inadequately explained, and caused prejudice.
Van Veen v Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (104/2024) [2025] ZASCA 46; [2025] 3 All SA 85 (SCA); 2025 (2) SACR 115 (SCA) (17 April 2025)
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that although the delay in prosecuting the appellant was manifestly inordinate and unreasonable, the appellant failed to establish that such delay caused him irreparable trial-related prejudice. The medical condition suffered by the appellant was not shown to be causally linked to the delay, and the evidence did not support the contention that the delay resulted in his intellectual deficits. The processes provided in sections 77 and 79 of the Criminal Procedure Act constitute an adequate remedy for determining the appellant's capacity to stand trial. A permane…
Source excerpt
Bissoon v Divine Life Society of South Africa and Others (AR361/2023) [2025] ZAKZPHC 36 (28 March 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against the refusal to review a voluntary association’s decisions, holding the review was brought too late and the delay could not be excused.
S v Porritt (SS40/2006) [2025] ZAGPJHC 121 (13 February 2025)
The court found that Porritt's refusal to continue cross-examination of Ramsay was not based on any valid or lawful ground. The accused had been afforded ample opportunity and time to prepare and was fully aware of his rights and duties regarding cross-examination. His conduct constituted a deliberate and persistent attempt to delay the proceedings, as evidenced by a history of similar tactics and repeated findings by both this court and appellate courts. The interests of justice, including the rights of witnesses, complainants, and the public's confidence in the criminal justice system, outw…
Source excerpt
Mudolo and Others (CC/07/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 59 (24 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed accused 1 and 2’s section 342A application, finding their postponement bid was a tactical delay and not a bona fide funding issue.
S v Mudolo and Others (CC07/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 13 (17 January 2025)
The court found that the delay in commencing the trial, spanning approximately four years since the arrest of accused 1 and 2, was unreasonable and primarily attributable to the conduct of accused 1, 2, and 3. Repeated challenges to representation, interlocutory applications, and attempts to alter the representation of accused 3 were found to be without merit and served only to delay proceedings. The State had complied with procedural requirements and suffered financial prejudice due to the reservation of expert witnesses and travel arrangements. The court held that the pronouncements regardi…
Source excerpt
De Wet v CCMA and Others (C511/2023) [2025] ZALCCT 7 (2 January 2025)
Labour Court review of an unfair labour practice award involving a precautionary suspension was dismissed. The court found no waiver, unreasonable delay, or unfairness.
Explore more
