Lepelle Industrial and Mining Supplies CC v Streaks Ahead Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others (429/2019) [2020] ZASCA 133 (20 October 2020)

Application for special leave to appeal – full court upheld appeal
and set aside temporary interdict restraining respondents from constructing service station and trading in petroleum products pending a review of administrative decisions in relation to site and retail licences – facts disclosing that no basis for orders sought and granted by the high court – subsequent administrative action to authorise third respondent not challenged – significant passage of time since trade in petroleum products commenced and present application – no likelihood that court would issue temporary interdict even if requisites established – leave to appeal refused – punitive costs payable
in respect of third respondent.