Browsing: Supreme Court of Appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered the Road Accident Fund to pay Sunshine Hospital under 181 valid court judgments, rejecting its attempt to block enforcement and declare the claims unlawful.

A tour operator has failed in its attempt to avoid liability for a passenger’s injuries, after the court ruled that vague disclaimers and an indemnity signed without the passenger’s consent cannot defeat consumer protection law.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Pick n Pay remains legally responsible for customer safety even after outsourcing cleaning services, confirming that retailers cannot delegate their duty to keep store floors reasonably safe when shoppers are injured on their premises.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected SAHRA’s bid to treat all Mandela-related memorabilia as national heritage, ruling that private property cannot be controlled solely because of its association with Nelson Mandela.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has clarified that under POCA, a forfeiture application is considered “pending” once issued within 90 days of a preservation order, even if service is delayed, ensuring the State can recover proceeds of crime without undue procedural hurdles.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside SANRAL’s levy hike policy, finding the increases unlawful and imposed without public participation or lawful process.

The High Court has granted NIM leave to appeal in a dispute over a customary marriage and antenuptial contract with MM, citing conflicting judgments and unresolved questions of law.

The Information Regulator has applied for leave to appeal a High Court ruling that permits the publication of matric results using examination numbers, arguing the court misapplied POPIA.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that allegations over a child’s Road Accident Fund compensation and missing trust funds must be tested in a criminal trial.

SCA orders a fresh inquest into Theresa Wampach-Todd’s death, setting aside the magistrate’s findings and remitting the matter to Clanwilliam Magistrates’ Court for oral testimony.