05/06/2026 Bertus Preller Abuse, Balance of probabilities, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Irreparable harm test, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Spoliation accrual system, balance of probabilities, civil remedies, divorce proceedings, domestic relationship, domestic violence, Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998, emotional abuse, evidence affidavit, family law South Africa, final protection order, Gauteng Division, harm threshold, High Court appeal, IKM v GRM, interdict, Interim Protection Order, magistrates court, matrimonial property, protection order, protection order misuse, psychological harm, Rule 43, section 1 DVA, section 6(4) DVA, spoliation, warrant of arrest, Wentzel J, Wilson J, ZAGPJHC 461 When Collecting Your Own Car Is Not Domestic Violence — IKM v GRM (A2025-156276) [2026] ZAGPJHC 461 (7 May 2026). The Facts: A Car, a Parking Lot, and a Protection Order The parties in IKM v GRM (A2025-156276) ZAGPJHC 461 (7 May 2026), decided by Wilson J (with whom Wentzel… READ MORE
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