Sukoluhle Moyo (Representing Silobela Community Development Trust in her official capacity as Trustee thereof) v The Midlands Mining Commissioner and The Provincial Mining Director N.O. and The Provincial Mining Director (Midlands Province) and Apollo Mhlophe

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the matter is urgent and deserving of preferential treatment","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Gold is finite resource being depleted daily, 4th respondent continues extraction"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the interim order sought is final in nature rather than interim","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Order seeks restoration of status quo ante"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant failed to disclose material facts regarding previous applications","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Multiple previous applications cited on face of application"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant satisfies requirements for temporary interdict","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Prima facie right, irreparable harm, balance of convenience, absence of other remedy"}

Background