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Delict [2025] ZANCHC 10

Damon v Minister of Police (308/2015)

Damon v Minister of Police (308/2015) [2025] ZANCHC 10 (7 February 2025)

Court
Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley
Case number
308/2015
Judge
Tyuthuza AJ

The court awarded R150,000 for general damages after an assault in police custody, but dismissed claims for loss of earnings and medical expenses for lack of proof.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Assault In Detention
  • General Damages
  • Loss Of Earnings
  • Medical Expenses
  • General-damages
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Delict [2010] ZAGPPHC 34

Botha v Minister of Safety and Security (17088/05)

Botha v Minister of Safety and Security (17088/05) [2010] ZAGPPHC 34 (17 April 2010)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
17088/05
Judge
Mabuse

The High Court held that Botha’s arrest and detention were lawful and dismissed his damages claim with costs.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Deprivation Of Liberty
  • Police Misconduct
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Assault In Detention
  • Unlawful-arrest
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