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Constitutional Law [2001] ZACC 25

Minister of Education v Harris (CCT13/01)

Minister of Education v Harris (CCT13/01) [2001] ZACC 25; 2001 (4) SA 1297 (CC); 2001 (11) BCLR 1157 (CC) (5 October 2001)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT13/01
Judges
Sachs, Chaskalson, Langa, Ackermann, Kriegler, Madala, Mokgoro, O'Regan, Yacoob, Du Plessis, Skweyiya

The Constitutional Court held that the Minister lacked power under the National Education Policy Act to issue a binding age-admission notice for independent schools.

  • Ministerial Powers
  • Legality Principle
  • Ultra Vires
  • Age Of Admission
  • Education Policy
  • Ultra-vires
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