Delict case law

The practice area of Delict encompasses the legal principles surrounding wrongful conduct, negligence, and the pursuit of damages. In South Africa, delictual claims often hinge on establishing elements such as wrongfulness, causation, and the extent of damages incurred. Recent judgments, including *Makofane William Mohlala v MEC for Transport, Limpopo and Others* and *Lizelle Schreuder N O v Minister of Police and Others*, illustrate the evolving landscape of delict law and its application in various contexts. Semantis AI diligently tracks the latest reportable judgments in this area on a daily basis, ensuring that legal practitioners and members of the public have access to up-to-date case law relevant to their inquiries, such as those related to negligence and wrongful acts. This resource serves as a vital tool for understanding the complexities of delictual claims and the judicial interpretations that shape them.

Leading judgments

  1. Makofane William Mohlala v MEC for Transport, Limpopo and Others (843/2024) [2026] ZASCA 55 (17 April 2026) Supreme Court of Appeal · 17 April 2026 · Reportability 78
  2. Lizelle Schreuder N O v Minister of Police and Others (047/2024) [2026] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2026) Supreme Court of Appeal · 14 April 2026 · Reportability 80
  3. Road Accident Fund v Van Wyk (Appeal) (1169/2020 ; A186/2025) [2026] ZAWCHC 39 (9 February 2026) Western Cape High Court · 9 February 2026 · Reportability 80
  4. Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti (806/2024) [2026] ZASCA 8 (27 January 2026) Supreme Court of Appeal · 27 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  5. Capital Propfund First and Another v UPL South Africa (Pty) Ltd (18959/2024P) [2026] ZAKZPHC 6 (26 January 2026) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg) · 26 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  6. Pick 'n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Williams and Another (238/2024) [2026] ZASCA 7 (26 January 2026) Supreme Court of Appeal · 26 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  7. Totseka v Minister of Police (402/2020) [2026] ZAECMHC 2 (20 January 2026) Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha) · 20 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  8. Bronkhorst and Another v Minister of Police and Another (5499/2021) [2026] ZALMPPHC 8 (19 January 2026) Limpopo High Court (Polokwane) · 19 January 2026 · Reportability 75
  9. Mofoka v MEC Department of Roads and Public Works, Northern Cape and Others (132/2015) [2026] ZANCHC 1 (16 January 2026) Northern Cape High Court · 16 January 2026 · Reportability 78
  10. C.M obo S.M & Another v Road Accident Fund (2023/04853) [2026] ZAGPJHC 32 (15 January 2026) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 15 January 2026 · Reportability 80
  11. Mlabe v Minister of Safety and Security (1992/2011P) [2025] ZAKZPHC 135 (17 December 2025) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg) · 17 December 2025 · Reportability 78
  12. Sabani and Others v Minister of Police (2882/2018) [2025] ZAECMHC 130 (9 December 2025) Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha) · 9 December 2025 · Reportability 82
  13. Barnett v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (21189/2019) [2025] ZAWCHC 553 (1 December 2025) Western Cape High Court · 1 December 2025 · Reportability 78
  14. Novuka v Ethekwini Municipality (D4462/2021B) [2025] ZAKZDHC 79 (26 November 2025) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban) · 26 November 2025 · Reportability 82
  15. Bennet v Prima Toys and Leisure Trading (Pty) Ltd and Another (4420/2017) [2025] ZAWCHC 515 (7 November 2025) Western Cape High Court · 7 November 2025 · Reportability 80
  16. Wolmarans v Verbizest (Pty) Ltd (5287/19) [2025] ZAGPPHC 1171 (31 October 2025) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 31 October 2025 · Reportability 80
  17. Ndzululeka v Minister of Justice for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Devemopment and Another (4514/2022) [2025] ZAECMHC 103 (21 October 2025) Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha) · 21 October 2025 · Reportability 81
  18. F.M.M v Minister of Police (5702/2018) [2025] ZALMPPHC 202 (20 October 2025) Limpopo High Court (Polokwane) · 20 October 2025 · Reportability 82
  19. Mokone v Minister of Police and Another (20196/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 479 (16 October 2025) Western Cape High Court · 16 October 2025 · Reportability 81
  20. Chinodakufa and Others v Minister of Police (2018/1830) [2025] ZAGPJHC 1043 (13 October 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 13 October 2025 · Reportability 82

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