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Administrative Law [2023] ZAMPMBHC 64

Kanyi Ilanga Trading (Pty) Ltd v Stoltz and Another (967/2023)

Kanyi Ilanga Trading (Pty) Ltd v Stoltz and Another (967/2023) [2023] ZAMPMBHC 64 (30 November 2023)

PAIA application partly granted for access to vehicle tracking records to identify a suspected arson offender; cell phone and social media requests were refused.

  • Promotion Of Access To Information Act
  • Access To Records
  • Jurisdictional Requirements
  • Right To Privacy
  • Locus Standi
  • Paia
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Administrative Law [2023] ZAECELLC 26

SKG Africa (Pty) Ltd v South African Local Government Association and Others (1282/2023)

SKG Africa (Pty) Ltd v South African Local Government Association and Others (1282/2023) [2023] ZAECELLC 26; 2024 (3) SA 540 (ECEL) (19 September 2023)

The court granted urgent access to tender records under PAIA, but refused to shorten PAJA’s 90-day period for reasons. Each party paid its own costs.

  • Promotion Of Access To Information Act
  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Tender Review
  • Urgency
  • Condonation
  • Access To Records
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Administrative Law [2021] ZAWCHC 9

Hyde v Hyde and Others (8509/2020)

Hyde v Hyde and Others (8509/2020) [2021] ZAWCHC 9 (3 February 2021)

A PAIA application succeeded after the court found the applicant showed a prima facie partnership right to company financial statements.

  • Promotion Of Access To Information Act
  • Partnership Dispute
  • Fiduciary Duty
  • Access To Records
  • Paia-access-to-records
  • Partnership-dispute
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Administrative Law [2019] ZAGPJHC 270

Afresh Brands Cape (Proprietary) Limited and Another v National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa and Others (5870/2018)

Afresh Brands Cape (Proprietary) Limited and Another v National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa and Others (5870/2018) [2019] ZAGPJHC 270 (8 August 2019)

The court found that Afresh Brands failed to establish that any undisclosed part of the records requested was required for the exercise or protection of its rights. The first respondent had provided the requested documentation and a detailed report, and Afresh Brands did not identify any specific respects in which the responses were inadequate. The court held that the discretion under PAIA permits consideration of substance over form, and that a full and complete response, even if not strictly compliant with formalities, suffices. As Afresh Brands did not make out a case for further relief un…

  • Promotion Of Access To Information Act
  • Access To Records
  • Just Administrative Action
  • Costs Award
  • Regulatory Compliance
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