- A Mpumalanga flower grower has regained control of their farm and secured payment after winning a decisive High Court battle against Delipmode Pty Ltd.
- The court ordered Delipmode to vacate the property within 90 days and settle all outstanding debts, including legal costs.
- The ruling brings closure and stability for the grower, sending a clear message about the importance of honouring property agreements.
After a lengthy legal battle, Timbali Flower Grower NPC has finally regained control of its land and secured payment owed, thanks to a decisive victory in the High Court. The ruling delivers closure, financial relief, and a fresh start for the business, sending a clear signal that persistence pays off when agreements are honoured.
The Mpumalanga High Court’s judgment concluded a drawn-out dispute over nearly 90 hectares of farmland. Timbali Flower Grower, who had leased and sold the property to Delipmode Pty Ltd, was left without payment of R130 000 in rent and instalments. Despite repeated attempts to recover the money and reclaim their land, the grower faced resistance and legal manoeuvring from Delipmode.
Acting Judge MI Mangena’s ruling left no room for doubt. “The defendant took occupation under the sale agreement and has no legal basis to remain on the property,” the judgment read. Delipmode’s denials and technical defences were dismissed as distractions, with the court finding no facts to support a real defence.
A victory for fairness
The outcome means Timbali Flower Grower will receive the outstanding amount, plus interest, and can now move forward with their business plans, as the farm must be vacated within 90 days. Delipmode was also ordered to pay all legal costs, reinforcing the principle that property agreements must be honoured and that justice will prevail for those who persist.
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