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Judgments on jurisdiction

296 judgments on file that touch jurisdiction, newest first, each with the court's own file.

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1 Dec 2023 Percy Mosuetsa v Derrick Mosuetsa and Others[2023] ZASCA 164 · Civil procedure – order of court not appealed or rescinded – application to stay execution – issue res judicata unless set aside on appeal o... Supreme Court of Appeal
28 Nov 2023 Savoi and Others v National Prosecuting Authority and Another[2023] ZACC 38 · Confirmation of the order of constitutional invalidity granted by the High Court — North West Gambling Act 2 of 2001 — Sections 84(1)(e), 87... Constitutional Court
28 Nov 2023 Ciba Packaging (Pty) Ltd t/a Cibapac v Timelink Cargo (Pty) Ltd[2023] ZASCA 161 · Civil procedure – appealability of dismissal of an exception – restatement of principles. Supreme Court of Appeal
27 Nov 2023 Ad Hoc Central Authority for RSA and Another v Heidi Nicole Koch N.O. and Another[2023] ZACC 37 · Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction — interpretation of Article 13(b) — determination of the threshold fo... Constitutional Court
14 Nov 2023 MC Olesitse N.O. v The Minister of Police[2023] ZACC 35 · Application of the “once and for all” common law rule –– applicable to only one cause of action and not to more than one cause of action ––... Constitutional Court
14 Nov 2023 Robert Andrew Groves v The Minister of Police and Another[2023] ZACC 36 · Section 43 of the Criminal Procedure Act discretion – warrant of arrest – discretion of arresting officer Constitutional Court
8 Nov 2023 Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Ntuli (Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional services intervening as amicus curiae)[2023] ZASCA 146 · Constitutional law – the right to further education – s 29(1)(b) of the Constitution – unfair discrimination – Promotion of Equality and Pre... Supreme Court of Appeal
30 Oct 2023 Fleet Africa (Pty) Limited v Polokwane Local Municipality[2023] ZASCA 142 · Contract law – jurisdiction – Superior Courts Act of 2013 – whether the parties explicitly agreed that a particular high court would have ex... Supreme Court of Appeal
10 Oct 2023 Natasha Liebenberg v The State[2023] ZACC 33 · Admissions in terms of section 220 of the Criminal Procedure Act 57 of 1977 — admissibility of evidence in disciplinary hearing –– lack of j... Constitutional Court
3 Oct 2023 Nu Africa Duty-Free Shops (Pty) Limited v Minister of Finance and Others CCT29/22,[2023] ZACC 31 Constitutional Court
29 Sep 2023 The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Absa Bank Limited and Another[2023] ZASCA 125 · Tax law – General Anti-Avoidance Provisions – legality review of refusal to withdraw a notice issued in terms of s 80J of Income Tax Act - s... Supreme Court of Appeal
28 Sep 2023 Integrity Forensic Solutions CC v Amajuba District Municipality[2023] ZASCA 124 · Contract – whether proved that contracting parties reached consensus on terms of agreement – narrow factual issue determined at trial – appe... Supreme Court of Appeal
18 Sep 2023 Jacolien Barnard NO and Another v National Consumer Tribunal and Another[2023] ZASCA 121 · Section 148(2)(b) of the National Credit Act of 2005 – jurisdictional factor of applicant’s participation in hearing before National 2 Consu... Supreme Court of Appeal
24 Aug 2023 Mncwabe v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others And Mathenjwa v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (Consolidated matters)[2023] ZACC 29 · National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998 — sections 12, 13(1) and 14(3) — Appointments in National Prosecuting Authority — Functus offi... Constitutional Court
21 Aug 2023 Rand Refinery Limited v Sehunane N.O. and Others[2023] ZACC 28 · Section 34 of the Bill of Rights — Labour Court deciding case without reference to answering affidavit — fundamental right of access to cour... Constitutional Court
15 Aug 2023 Koch & Kruger Brokers CC and Another v Financial Sector Conduct Authority and Others[2023] ZACC 27 · Section 34 of Bill of Rights — separated issue — High Court allegedly straying beyond separated issue — separated issue misconceived Constitutional Court
2 Aug 2023 Mudau v Municipal Employees Pension Fund and Others[2023] ZACC 26 · Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 — section 12 — amendment of rules — pension fund may not apply retrospective rule amendment prior to registrati... Constitutional Court
12 Jul 2023 South African Council of Educators v Deon Scheepers and Others[2023] ZACC 23 · South African Council of Educators — professional discipline Constitutional Court
26 Jun 2023 South African Iron and Steel Institute v Fertilizer Association of South Africa and Others[2023] ZACC 18 · [National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022] — [sections 59(1)(a) and 72(1)(a) the Constitution] — [constitutional oblig... Constitutional Court
26 Jun 2023 Advertising Regulatory Board NPC and Others v Bliss Brands (Pty) Limited[2023] ZACC 19 Constitutional Court
23 Jun 2023 Independent Outdoor Media (Pty) Ltd v The Body Corporate of Overbeek Building and others[2023] ZACC 17 · Declaration of constitutional invalidity — Section 29(8) of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 — Minis... Constitutional Court
12 Jun 2023 Beneyam Deselegn Ashebo v Minister of Home Affairs and Others[2023] ZACC 16 · Section 12(1) of the Constitution — principle of non-refoulement — section 49(1) and 34 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 — illegal foreigne... Constitutional Court
31 May 2023 Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State[2023] ZASCA 83 · Criminal Law and Procedure – compensation order – whether a court of appeal could impose an order of compensation in terms of s 300 of the C... Supreme Court of Appeal
31 May 2023 The Commissioner for The South African Revenue Service v Free State Development Corporation[2023] ZASCA 84 · Application by taxpayer to withdraw statement of grounds of appeal and file amended statement – Tax Court granting order – test for appealab... Supreme Court of Appeal
30 May 2023 Constance Mogale and Others v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others[2023] ZACC 14 · Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act 3 of 2019 — constitutionally invalid — sections 59(1)(a), 72(1)(a) and 118(1)(a) of the Constitution... Constitutional Court
8 May 2023 The Road Accident Fund v Taylor and other matters (1136-1140/2021)[2023] ZASCA 64 · Practice and procedure – final settlement of claim against Road Accident Fund – compromise – extinguishes disputed rights and obligations an... Supreme Court of Appeal
3 May 2023 Minister of Police v Gqamane[2023] ZASCA 61 · Civil procedure – unlawful arrest and detention – arrest in terms of ss 40(1)(b) and 40 (1)(q) of Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 – assault w... Supreme Court of Appeal
19 Apr 2023 Mystic River Investments 45 (Pty) Ltd & Another v Zayeed Paruk Incorporated & Others (Case no 4322022)[2023] ZASCA 54 · Practice – application that peregrinus provide security for costs under rule of Uniform Rules of Court – exercise of true discretion – power... Supreme Court of Appeal
18 Apr 2023 National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa v Trenstar (PTY) Limited[2023] ZACC 11 · Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 — section 76(1)(b) — distinction between a terminated strike and a suspended strike — interpretation of “in... Constitutional Court
28 Mar 2023 Independent Community Pharmacy Association v The New Clicks Group Limited[2023] ZACC 10 · Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 — section 22A — Ownership of Pharmacies — Regulations relating to the Ownership and Licensing of Pharmacies — regula... Constitutional Court
24 Mar 2023 Media summary Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Rappa Resources (Pty) Ltd[2023] ZASCA 28 · Section 105 of the Tax Administration Act of 2011 – a taxpayer may only dispute an assessment by objection and appeal in terms of ss 104 to... Supreme Court of Appeal
24 Mar 2023 Media summary United Manganese of Kalahari (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service[2023] ZASCA 29 · Section 105 of the Tax Administration Act of 2011 – a taxpayer may only dispute an assessment by objection and appeal in terms of ss 104 to... Supreme Court of Appeal
15 Mar 2023 Minister of Water and Sanitation and Others v Casper Jacobus Lotter N.O and Others[2023] ZACC 9 Constitutional Court
10 Mar 2023 Ledla Structural Development (Pty) Limited and Others v Special Investigating Unit[2023] ZACC 8 · Special Tribunal established in terms of section 2 of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act — Special Tribunal is not a... Constitutional Court
1 Feb 2023 Mfoza Service Station (Pty) Limited v Engen Petroleum Limited and Another[2023] ZACC 3 · Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977— section 12B(4)(a) — powers of an arbitrator — awarding of damages as a remedy Constitutional Court
1 Feb 2023 Rissik Street One Stop CC t/a Rissik Street Engen and Another v Engen Petroleum Limited[2023] ZACC 4 · Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977 — section 12B —stay of eviction proceedings — pending outcome of section 12B arbitration — continued occu... Constitutional Court
1 Feb 2023 David John Riley v Rochelle Tracy Riley[2023] ZACC 5 · Contempt of Court — rule 42 of the Uniform Rules of Court — variation of court orders Constitutional Court
1 Feb 2023 Agribee Beef Fund (Pty) Limited and Another v Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency[2023] ZACC 6 · Section 217(1) of the Constitution – procurement – goods and services – tripartite agreement between organs of state and private party – moo... Constitutional Court
24 Jan 2023 Makhi Kapa v The State[2023] ZACC 1 · Law of Evidence Amendment Act 45 of 1988 — application of section 3(1)(c) — admission of hearsay evidence — interests of justice Constitutional Court
24 Jan 2023 Afrocentrics Projects and Services (Pty) Limited t/a Innovative Distribution v State Information Technology Agency Soc Limited and Others[2023] ZACC 2 · Uniform Rules of Court — rule 30 — court orders in irregular proceedings —— court order must provide certainty and finality — competency of... Constitutional Court
14 Dec 2022 Millenium Aluminium and Glass Services CC and Others v Group Five Construction (Pty) Ltd and Another[2022] ZASCA 180 · Construction guarantee – whether the requirements were met - insurer’s obligation to pay – failure by the subcontractor to pay the certified... Supreme Court of Appeal
9 Dec 2022 South African Human Rights Commission v Standard Bank of South Africa and Others[2022] ZACC 43 Constitutional Court
8 Dec 2022 Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Limited v Bayer Intellectual Property GMBH[2022] ZACC 42 · Amendment of Pleadings — misapplication of applicable test — application of incorrect test —introduction of the special plea of unclean hand... Constitutional Court
30 Nov 2022 Esorfranki Pipelines (PTY) Limited v Mopani District Municipality[2022] ZACC 41 · Delictual liability for harm arising from state’s intentional misconduct — section 8 of PAJA — compensation under PAJA Section 217 of the Co... Constitutional Court
21 Nov 2022 Janusz Jakub Walus v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services[2022] ZACC 39 · [Parole] — [life imprisonment sentence] — [rationality] — [sentencing remarks] [nature and seriousness of the crime] — [Correctional Service... Constitutional Court
14 Nov 2022 Reddell and Others v Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Limited and Others[2022] ZACC 38 · Defamation — constitutionality of awarding general damages to trading corporations — partially unconstitutional — public discourse on issues... Constitutional Court
27 Oct 2022 Competition Commission v Group Five Construction Limited[2022] ZACC 36 · Competition Act 89 of 1998 — interpretation and application of section 62 — exclusive jurisdiction of Competition Tribunal —High Court juris... Constitutional Court
13 Oct 2022 MV ‘TARIK III’ Credit Europe Bank N.V. v The Fund Comprising the Proceeds of the Sale of the MV Tarik III and Others[2022] ZASCA 136 · Shipping – Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 – when an agreement that has been admitted or proved is said to have been termi... Supreme Court of Appeal
6 Oct 2022 Limpopo v Leboho[2022] ZASCA 131 · Contract – calculation of leave days – jurisdiction of the courts – clause 14.1 of the collective agreement between the parties – difference... Supreme Court of Appeal
29 Sep 2022 Centre for Child Law v Director for Public Prosecutions , Johannesburg and Others[2022] ZACC 35 · Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992 — constitutionality of section 4(b) — order of constitutional invalidity confirmed Section 28 of... Constitutional Court

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