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Delict [2022] ZAGPPHC 719

Tshangela v Minister of Police (31264/20171)

Tshangela v Minister of Police (31264/20171) [2022] ZAGPPHC 719 (21 September 2022)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
31264/20171
Judge
Mncube

The High Court held that the plaintiff’s arrest, detention, and alleged assault were unlawful, finding the arresting officer acted unreasonably under section 40(1)(b).

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Unlawful Detention
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Actio Iniuriarum
  • Quantum Postponement
  • Assault In Custody
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Delict [2008] ZAGPHC 336

Ndhlovu v Minister of Safety and Security (34537/07)

Ndhlovu v Minister of Safety and Security (34537/07) [2008] ZAGPHC 336 (27 October 2008)

Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Case number
34537/07
Judge
K Makhafola

The High Court held that the plaintiff’s arrest was unlawful for lack of reasonable suspicion and that police failed in their duty of care while he was in custody.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Duty Of Care
  • Police Liability
  • Assault In Custody
  • Unlawful-arrest
  • Police-liability
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