Kosi v Minister of Police (Appeal) (CA 17/2024)
Kosi v Minister of Police (Appeal) (CA 17/2024) [2025] ZAECBHC 6 (4 March 2025)
The court found that the appellant, as a lay and unsophisticated person, provided a reasonable and sufficient explanation for the delay in serving the statutory notice required under section 3(1)(a) of Act 40 of 2002. The appellant only became aware of the legal requirement after consulting an attorney, and the delay was limited to four months, with no prejudice to the respondent. The court held that the explanation for delay must be assessed in light of the appellant's lack of legal knowledge and sophistication. Furthermore, the appellant demonstrated good prospects of success in the main ac…
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- Condonation Of Late Notice
- Unlawful Arrest
- Institution Of Legal Proceedings Against Organs Of State
- Prospects Of Success
- Good Cause
- Burden Of Justification