Insurance Law case law

Insurance law in South Africa encompasses the intricate dynamics of insurance contracts, claims, and policy interpretation, serving as a critical framework for both insurers and policyholders. This area of law addresses the rights and obligations arising from insurance agreements, ensuring that claims are processed fairly and in accordance with the terms of the policy. Semantis AI diligently tracks the latest reportable judgments in insurance law daily, providing legal practitioners and the public with access to essential case law, including significant rulings such as Le Bonheur Wine Estate (Pty) Ltd v Stellenbosch Vineyards (Pty) Ltd and Ntlokwana v Sanlam Life Insurance Limited. By offering insights into recent decisions, Semantis AI supports informed understanding and navigation of the complexities surrounding indemnity and claims, fostering a clearer comprehension of the legal landscape in insurance matters.

Leading judgments

  1. Le Bonheur Wine Estate (Pty) Ltd v Stellenbosch Vineyards (Pty) Ltd (17111/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 260 (20 June 2025) Western Cape High Court · 20 June 2025 · Reportability 80
  2. National Credit Regulator v JDG Trading (Pty) Ltd and Others (A3086/2019) [2025] ZAGPJHC 442 (7 May 2025) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 7 May 2025 · Reportability 82
  3. Ntlokwana v Sanlam Life Insurance Limited (2023-053497) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1092 (22 October 2024) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 22 October 2024 · Reportability 82
  4. Basdeo and Another v Discovery Life Limited (056880/23) [2024] ZAGPPHC 884 (10 September 2024) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 10 September 2024 · Reportability 79
  5. NJK Boerdery CC v Safire Insurance Company Ltd (2279/2021) [2024] ZANCHC 73; [2024] 4 All SA 218 (NCK) (2 August 2024) Northern Cape High Court · 2 August 2024 · Reportability 82
  6. Azrapart (Pty) Ltd and Another v AIG South Africa Limited and Others (049359/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 689 (23 July 2024) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 23 July 2024 · Reportability 80
  7. AIG South Africa Limited v 43 Air School Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others (640/2023) [2024] ZASCA 97 (13 June 2024) Supreme Court of Appeal · 13 June 2024 · Reportability 82
  8. Azrapart (Pty) Ltd and Another v AIG South Africa Limited and Others (049359/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 423 (3 May 2024) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 3 May 2024 · Reportability 80
  9. WK Insurance (Pty) Ltd and Others v Whyte and Another (A2023/037275) [2024] ZAGPJHC 289 (14 March 2024) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 14 March 2024 · Reportability 82
  10. Prinsloo v Majiedt N.O and Another (641/2021) [2024] ZAFSHC 49 (20 February 2024) Free State High Court · 20 February 2024 · Reportability 82
  11. KGA Life Limited v Multisure Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Others (304/2022) [2023] ZASCA 122 (20 September 2023) Supreme Court of Appeal · 20 September 2023 · Reportability 81
  12. Navigare Securities (Pty) Limited and Another v Vickers and Peters Financial Planning (Pty) Limited and Another (29108/2022) [2023] ZAGPPHC 727 (21 August 2023) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 21 August 2023 · Reportability 80
  13. Outsurance Insurance Company Ltd v Mavela (2887/2021) [2023] ZAFSHC 257 (3 July 2023) Free State High Court · 3 July 2023 · Reportability 80
  14. Discovery Insure Limited v Masindi (534/2022) [2023] ZASCA 101 (14 June 2023) Supreme Court of Appeal · 14 June 2023 · Reportability 82
  15. AIG South Africa Ltd v 43 Air School Holdings (PTY) Ltd and Others (30404/2021) [2023] ZAGPJHC 714 (14 June 2023) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 14 June 2023 · Reportability 80
  16. P.W.R v Discovery Life Limited and Another (17/18098) [2023] ZAGPJHC 282 (31 March 2023) Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) · 31 March 2023 · Reportability 80
  17. Lebashe Financial Services (Pty) Ltd v The Prudential Authority and Others (346/2021) [2022] ZASCA 141; [2023] 1 All SA 318 (SCA); 2023 (2) SA 130 (SCA) (24 October 2022) Supreme Court of Appeal · 24 October 2022 · Reportability 82
  18. Zurich Insurance Company South Africa Ltd v Gauteng Provincial Government (734/2021) [2022] ZASCA 127; [2023] 1 All SA 368 (SCA); 2023 (1) SA 447 (SCA) (28 September 2022) Supreme Court of Appeal · 28 September 2022 · Reportability 79
  19. Dalmar Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd v RMB Structured Insurance Ltd and Another (A219/2018) [2022] ZAGPPHC 454 (24 June 2022) Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) · 24 June 2022 · Reportability 78
  20. Ioannides N.O. and Others v Western National Insurance Company Limited and Another (5056/2021) [2022] ZAFSHC 113 (23 May 2022) Free State High Court · 23 May 2022 · Reportability 80

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