South Africa: North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA

GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA

CASE NO: 27524/2017

REPORTABLE: YES/NO

OF INTEREST TO OTHER JUDGES: YES/NO

REVISED: YES/NO

Date: 23/08/2023

JUDGMENT IN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL

Tolmay J

1.                   After perusing my judgment and considering argument by counsel, I am of the view that the appeal would have a reasonable prospect of success as contemplated in section 17 (1)(i) of the Superior Courts Act ,10 of 2013 (Superior Courts Act).

2.                   There also exist other compelling circumstances warranting granting leave to appeal appeal as contemplated in section 17(1)(ii) of the Superior Courts Act, specifically due to the public interest in the general release of a Genetically Modified Organism.

3.                   In the light of the fact that the issues raised in this matter is of such a nature that it requires the consideration of the Supreme Court of Appeal, leave to appeal is granted to the Supreme Court of appeal against my judgment and order.

4.                   The parties are in agreement that no order as to costs should be made.

The following order is made:

1. Leave to appeal is granted against the whole of the judgment and order to the Supreme Court of appeal.

R G TOLMAY

JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT

GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA.