Costs cases

South African case law on Costs, with full citations. 94 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Abdool Samad Cassim v Richards Bay MineralsD 81/2021
  2. Adele Spinks v Arnold SpinksCase No: 2625/2019 (Eastern Cape High Court Gqeberha)
  3. Adlem v Arlow(782/11) [2013] ZASCA 7 (14 March 2013)
  4. Adlem v Arlow(782/11) [2012] ZASCA 163 (19 November 2012)
  5. Afgri Grain Marketing (Pty) Ltd v Trustees for the time being of Copenship Bulkers A/S (in liquidation) and Others(797/2018) [2019] ZASCA 104 (23 August 2019)
  6. Agreanah Kangara v Darlington Kangara and OthersHH 25-22; HC 7299/21
  7. Agricultural Bank of Zimbabwe Ltd t/a Agribank v John Mutero and Norman BayiwaHH 807-16, HC2188/15
  8. (A) ICL Zimbabwe Limited v (1) The Taxing Master, Supreme Court (2) Amos Mwatsaka; (B) Amos Mwatsaka v (1) ICL Zimbabwe Limited (2) The Taxing Master, Supreme CourtS.C. 45/99 (Civil Appeal Nos. 661/94 & 82/98)
  9. Andrew Lionel Phillips v South African Reserve Bank[2012] ZASCA 38 (29 March 2012)
  10. Badenhorst N O v Manyatta Properties Close Corporation and Others(049/2024) [2025] ZASCA 194 (17 December 2025)
  11. Basilio Mutosvori v Simon Gamha and The Deputy Sheriff of High CourtHB 110/21
  12. Chithi and Others; In re: Luhlwini Mchunu Community v Hancock and Others(Case No. 423/2020) [2021] ZASCA 123 (23 September 2021)
  13. Christian Brothers College v Nokuthula Mpfulili N.O. and Ndabezinhle MazibukoHB 23/20 (HC 2961/18)
  14. Church of the Province of Central Africa v Mr Elson M Jakazi and OthersHH-73-2010, HC 4883/08
  15. Cipla Vet (Pty) Ltd v Merial and Others(1068/2020) [2022] ZASCA 5 (11 January 2022)
  16. Crief Investments (Pvt) Ltd and Aldawilla Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Grand Home Centre (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 12-18, HC 6113/16 (Ref Case No. HC 8895/12)
  17. Desmond James Thompson v South African Broadcasting CorporationCase No: 622/98 (SCA, delivered 8 March 2001)
  18. Deutsches Altersheim Zu Pretoria v Roland Heinrich Dohmen(34/14) [2015] ZASCA 3 (5 March 2015)
  19. Dhlamini v Schumann, Van den Heever & Slabbert Inc and Others(505/2021) [2023] ZASCA 79 (29 May 2023)
  20. Die Oranje Vrystaatse Vereniging vir Staatsondersteunde Skole v Die Premier van die Provinsie VrystaatCCT 12/96 (decided 12 May 1998)
  21. Dobsa Services CC v Dlamini Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd and Another; Dlamini Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd and Another v Dobsa Services CC(050/2016) [2016] ZASCA 131 (28 September 2016)
  22. Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality and Another v Local Residents Cited Under Consolidated Case Number 988/2023 and AnotherCase No.: 988/2023 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  23. Earthfix Global (Private) Limited v Kuzvipira Housing Co-operative Limited & 35 OthersHH 255-25, HCH 6604/23
  24. Economic Freedom Fighters v Gordhan and Others; Public Protector and Another v Gordhan and Others[2020] ZACC 10
  25. Emakhasaneni Community and Another v The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform and OthersLCC 03/2009
  26. Farai Bwatikona Zizhou v The Taxing Officer and Rita Marque MbathaJudgment No. SC 7/20, Civil Appeal No. SC 562/19
  27. First Mutual Investment (Private) Limited v Jonsput Trading (Private) Limited and John Kondo and Zanele KondoHH 1/16, HC 8397/13
  28. Gabriel Ntleli Swartbooi and Seventeen Others v Lilian Ray Brink and Others(CCT 27/02) [2003] ZACC 3
  29. General Council of the Bar of South Africa v Jiba and Others[2019] ZACC 23
  30. Greater Tenbosch Land Claims Committee and Others v Regional Land Claims Commissioner and OthersCase No: 74/06 (Land Claims Court)
  31. Groundswell Developments Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v Brown(899/2024) [2025] ZASCA 201
  32. Hatcliffe Community Church v Northside Community Church and Registrar of DeedsHH 695-22, HC 9227/19
  33. Helen Suzman Foundation v The Speaker of the National Assembly and Others(484/2021) [2023] ZASCA 6
  34. Hennie de Beer Game Lodge CC v Waterbok Bosveld Plaas CC and Another(CCT 106/09) [2010] ZACC 1
  35. Intercontinental Exports (Pty) Ltd v F T FowlesCase No: 85/98
  36. Iqbal Ealisa Karbanee v Makhosini Hlongwane and Gotect Marketing (Private) Limited and Registrar of Deeds, Bulawayo N.O.Judgment No. HB 191/14, Case No. HC 1386/08
  37. Isaac Tigere Tichareva v Mangenje Brothers (Private) LimitedHH 426-22, HC 1193/20
  38. Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma v The Office of the Public Protector and Others(1447/18) [2020] ZASCA 138 (30 October 2020)
  39. Joseph Sibanda and Wedgewall Investments (Private) Limited v Makonde Industries Private Limited (In Liquidation) and Glen Moor Trading Limited and Martin Drive Private LimitedHH 555-16, HC 10934/13
  40. Jotina Ganyata v Vimbai MaguraHMA 63-21 (Review No. 470-21)
  41. Julius Tawona Makoni v Pauline Mutsa Makoni and The Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. 7/2018, Civil Application No. SC 409/2016
  42. Kingdom Bank Limited v Riger Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 86-15, HC 77/13
  43. Koedoesrivier Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v The Commission on Restitution of Land RightsCase No: LCC 123A/2014
  44. Mabutho Innocent Shabalala v Little Swifts Investments (62) (Pty) Ltd and OthersLCC139/2009
  45. Macbeth Attorneys Incorporated v South African Forestry Company Soc Limited and Others(365/2023) [2025] ZASCA 118 (15 August 2025)
  46. Magaga Masedza and Reuben Masedza v Gospel of God International and Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police N.OHH 158-26; HCH 5241/25
  47. Malachi v Cape Dance Academy International (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 05/10) [2010] ZACC 24
  48. Manica Zimbabwe Ltd v Grindsberg Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 95-16, HC 8777/15
  49. Michael de Villiers, N.O. and Another v BOE Bank LimitedCase no: 477/2002 (SCA)
  50. Midlands North Research Group and Others v Kusile Land Claims CommitteeLCC21/2007
  51. Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development v Mqabukeni Chonco and 383 Others(CCT 42/09) [2010] ZACC 9
  52. Minister of Police v Lubabalo GuntuCase No.: 962/2021 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  53. Mkhatshwa and Others v Mkhatshwa and Others[2021] ZACC 15
  54. MM Ndlela and Others v LJ NelLCC 18/2002
  55. Model Skills Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Cindy Victor and Vincent Garacho and Hailtop Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 70-26; HCHC 305/25
  56. Monyepao v Ledwaba and Others (No. 2)(Case no 1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 71 (19 June 2020)
  57. Motswai v Road Accident Fund(766/13) [2014] ZASCA 104 (29 August 2014)
  58. M & W Motors (Pvt) Ltd and Sydney Tenganiso and Siminyeni Sibindi v Owen Mudha Ncube and Tapiwa MuganhuHH 240-21; HC 1538/18
  59. NT Makhubele Enterprises CC & Others v Business Partners Limited(83/2019) [2025] ZASCA 151 (16 October 2025)
  60. Nyika Solomon Tichaona v Wenzilas MungodzaHH 9-20, HC 8709/15
  61. Omnia Fertilizer Ltd v The Competition CommissionCAC CASE NO: 77/CAC/Jul08; CT CASE NO: 31/CR/MAY05
  62. Perapanjakam Naidoo and Reginald Tobias Marais v EP Property Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others(444/2012) [2014] ZASCA 97 (31 July 2014)
  63. Phineas Mariyapera v Eddies Pfugari (Private) Limited and Chegutu MunicipalitySC 3/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 247/13
  64. Puwayi Chiutsi Legal Practitioners v The Registrar of the High Court and The Taxing OfficerHH 485-16, HC1960/16
  65. Railings Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v David Bruno Phiri Luwo and Rose Shingirai Luwo and Dowood Services (Pvt) LtdHB 133/20, HC 1943/19
  66. Randall Titus & Associates v Zilwa AttorneysCase No: 1552/2013 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  67. Redan Energy Petroleum (Private) Limited and Sakunda Petroleum (Private) Limited v Jeft Marketing (Private) LimitedHH 330-18, HC 10275/17
  68. Renson Gasela v Constituency Elections Officer for Gweru Rural Constituency and OthersJudgment No SC 54/05; Civil Application No 136/05
  69. RM Mining and Industrial Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe LimitedHH 11-15, HC 11 398/14
  70. Road Accident Fund v Roman KlisiewiczCase No 192/2001 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  71. Role Security (Pvt) Ltd v Tendai Gruwo and CBZ Bank Limited and The Sheriff of the High Court N.OHH 272-26, HCH 5667/24
  72. Rufaro Mining and Geological Services (Private) Limited v The Association for the Development of Small Scale MinesHH 59-2002, HC 2987/2002
  73. Sakala Logistics (Pvt) Ltd v Gatehill Enterprises Private Limited and OthersHH 396-25, HCH 2639/21
  74. Sanctuary Insurance Company (Private) Limited v Micromart Zimbabwe (Private) Limited and OthersHH 14-22, HC 6390/20
  75. Sizwe Lindelo Snail Ka Mtuze v Bytes Technology Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 53/13) [2013] ZACC 31
  76. Smiths Super Track (Pvt) Ltd v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company (Pvt) LtdHH 190-17, HC 6725/16
  77. South African Forestry Company Limited v York Timbers LimitedCase No: 406/2001 (unreported SCA judgment; also reported at 2001 (4) SA 884 (T) for the High Court judgment)
  78. Sportscene Mthatha v Nondumiso MyatazaCase No: CA121/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  79. Standard Press (Pvt) Ltd v Crispen MakedengeHC 8581/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 29 May 2012)
  80. Sublime Technologies (Pty) Ltd v Jonker and Wilkinson(484/2008) [2009] ZASCA 149 (27 November 2009)
  81. Tadvest Industrial (Pty) Ltd v A Hanekom & Others(400/2019 & 782/2019) [2021] ZASCA 153 (27 October 2021)
  82. Tanganyika Housing Co-operative Society v Vadzidzi Vajesu Housing Cooperative HarareHH 657-25, HCH 598/25
  83. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Trend Finance (Pty) Limited and Trend Gear Enterprises (Pty) Limited(162/06) [2007] ZASCA 105
  84. The Director of Public Prosecutions (KwaZulu-Natal) v Aleck Henry, Prishika Pillay and Sarojini Nadar(305/07) [2008] ZASCA 63 (29 May 2008)
  85. The National Consumer Commission v Univision Services Association NPC(618/2017) [2018] ZASCA 44 (28 March 2018)
  86. The President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Gauteng Lions Rugby Union and OthersCCT 16/98 (decided on 22 November 2001)
  87. The Road Accident Fund and Others v Hlatshwayo and Others(724/2023 and 724B/2023) [2025] ZASCA 17 (5 March 2025)
  88. The Workforce Group (Pty) Ltd v Motor Industry Bargaining Council(20076/2014) [2015] ZASCA 66 (15 May 2015)
  89. Tjiroze v Appeal Board of the Financial Services Board[2020] ZACC 18
  90. Umkhonto Wesizwe Political Party v Electoral Commission of South Africa and Others(0034/24EC) [2024] ZAEC 26 (25 October 2024)
  91. Uzani Environmental Advocacy CC v BP Southern Africa (Pty) LtdCase No: CC 82/2017 (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) - Uzani (4) judgment on costs dated 20 March 2025
  92. Yang Linhai v Cheng Minglei and OthersHH 681-25, HCH 10450/15
  93. Zimbos (Private) Limited and Assetfin (Private) Limited v Ellah MbaiwaSC 27/06 (Judgment No. SC.27/06, Civil Appeal No. 383/03)
  94. Zvikomborero Nyarumbe v Solomon Mashamba and OthersHH 304-22, HC 5529/20 (Ref HC 4758/19, HC 4006/17, HC 1159/17)