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Claim Submission Period Closed
Please note that the deadline for the submission of claims expired on 30 March 2026, and no late claims can be accepted. The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, has scheduled the settlement approval hearing for 27 October 2026. The proposed Settlement remains subject to approval by the High Court, and accordingly, no payments can be made to eligible claimants unless and until such approval has been granted. Claimants are encouraged to monitor this website for further updates regarding the progress of the Settlement and any subsequent payment process.
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At a Glance
- An approval hearing has been scheduled for 27 October 2026.
- Potential settlement benefit details will be communicated if approval is granted from the High Court.
- Claim Submission Deadline passed on 30 March 2026.
- Opt-out and Objection Deadline passed on 15 March 2026.
Phuma kwiSivumelwano soLungiso (Opt Out)
Ukuba ukhetha ukuphuma, awuyi kubotshwa yiSivumelwano (xa sivunyiwe) kwaye awuyi kufumana nawaphi na amaxabiso eSivumelwano. Awunakwenza nesikhalo malunga nesiSivumelwano kuba asisayi kusasebenza kuwe.
Umhla wokugqibela wokuPhuma
15 Matshi 2026
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Ukuba awuphumi, usenokungena isicelo sembuyekezo phantsi kweSivumelwano, yaye xa iNkundla ivuma iSivumelwano, uya kubotshwa yimigaqo yaso.
Indlela yokuphuma
Ukuzikhupha (“opt out”) kwiKlasi yeSivumelwano, kufuneka utyikitye ngokwakho uze uthumele isicelo esibhaliweyo sokuphuma esithi:
“I wish to exclude myself from the Settlement Class in the VW Diesel Emissions Class Action Settlement in JAN LOUIS GROBBELAAR & 4 OTHERS v. VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD & 17 OTHERS (33802/18).”
Kufuneka utyikitye ileta ngokwakho; akukho mntu unokutyikitya egameni lakho (kubandakanywa negqwetha). Musa ukusebenzisa utyikityo lombane (umz., DocuSign/Adobe Sign).
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- Idilesi yakho yomzimba
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Thumela ngomhla wokugqibela
Isicelo sakho esibhaliweyo kufuneka sithunyelwe ngomhla we-15 Matshi 2026.
Apho uya kuthumela khona isicelo sakho esityikityiweyo
1) Ngeposi okanye ngekhowriya
Qinisekisa ukuba ikhoneni yakho itywiniwe ngomhla wokugqibela:
PostNet Suite #39Private Bag X18
Rondebosch, 7701
2) I-imeyile
Thumela ikopi eskeniweyo ecacileyo okanye ifoto yeleta yakho esityikitywe ngesandla:
Tshintsha ulibeke idilesi ye-imeyile oyimiselweyo ukuba yahlukile.3) Zisa ngesandla
Ebden House, Belmont Office Park12 Belmont Road, Rondebosch
Cape Town, 7700 Jonga kwimephu
Umzekelo weleta yokuphuma
Ungasebenzisa isakhelo esingezantsi. Khumbula: tyikitya ileta ngesandla (akuvumelekanga utyikityo lombane).
[Your Full Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City], [Province], [Postal Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]
Spot Settlements – VW EA189 Diesel Settlement (Opt-Out)
PostNet Suite #39, Private Bag X18
Rondebosch, 7701
South Africa
Re: Opt-Out Request – JAN LOUIS GROBBELAAR & 4 OTHERS v. VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD & 17 OTHERS (33802/18)
I wish to exclude myself from the Settlement Class in the VW Diesel Emissions Class Action Settlement in
JAN LOUIS GROBBELAAR & 4 OTHERS v. VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD & 17 OTHERS (33802/18).
VIN: [Insert Vehicle Identification Number]
Vehicle status: [I own / I used to own / I lease / I used to lease]
Ownership/Lease dates: [Start date] to [End date or “current”]
I understand that by opting out, I will not receive any Settlement payment and I will retain any potential legal claims in my own right, subject to South African law.
Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: __________________________