Taskflow (Pty) Ltd v Aluxium (Pty) Ltd and Others (2021/40976) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1361 (25 October 2024) (Leave to Appeal)

Interim interdict against State functionary – South African Police
Service – prohibited from exercising powers under Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 – interdicted from accepting or demanding surrender of firearms with expired licences pending final relief extending validity of expired licences – appealable – interdict an intrusion on executive authority and final in effect – role of Judge as neutral arbiter – of own accord amending final relief sought –
inappropriate – renders court susceptible to allegation of bias – requisites for an interim interdict not met – no prima facie right, injury or absence of alternative remedy established – balance of convenience not favouring grant of interim relief – interdict an impermissible restraint on exercise of statutory power – violation
of principle of separation of powers – appeal upheld

Civil procedure – whether requirements for interim interdict satisfied – appealability of interim order – order has final effect and disposed substantial portion of disputes – mootness – whether judgment will have practical effect.

Admiralty law – arrest of an associated ship in terms of ss 3(6) and (7) of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 105 of 1983 (the Act) – arrest for security in terms of s 5(3) of the Act – reconsideration in terms of rule 6(12)(c) of the Uniform Rules of Court – onus of establishing an association in a security arrest discharged – source of control established where the respondent asserted alternative sources of power