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The Western Cape High Court considered an application under rule 43(6) to vary and set aside a prior rule 43 order in a divorce matter. The court found that the application was in substance a rescission attempt and dismissed it, with costs including counsel on Scale A. The judgment also records the underlying interim maintenance and costs order made on 22 January 2026.
This appears to concern family law and civil procedure matters that may be relevant to divorce litigation and rule 43 applications.
Evidence from source
Summary : Rule 43(6) – application to set aside or vary rule 43 order – no material change in circumstances – application in effect one for rescission
Supports: The document concerns a rule 43(6) variation and rescission issue.
ORDER [1] The application is dismissed. [2] The applicant is to pay the respondent’s costs, such costs to include the costs of counsel on Scale A.
Supports: The court dismissed the application and ordered costs.
The O’Brien order directed S[...], pendente lite, to: (a) Pay an initial contribution of R 30,000 towards N[...]’s legal costs in the divorce, within 14 days; (b) Pay maintenance of R 20,000 per month to N[...];
Supports: The judgment records the underlying interim order and its terms.