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Dikgale and Others v Premier, Limpopo Province and Others (2422/2018) [2018] ZALMPPHC 68 (22 November 2018)
The High Court dismissed a late review challenging the recognition of a Dikgale traditional leader, finding non-joinder, delay, and no basis to disturb the appointment.
Phasha and Another v Phasha and Another (63613/2011) [2014] ZAGPPHC 600 (17 July 2014)
The court dismissed an application to set aside a traditional leadership recognition, holding that internal remedies were not exhausted and the dispute remained before a commission.
Premier: Northern Cape v Gaseemelwe and Others (1043/2007) [2007] ZANCHC 8 (14 December 2007)
The court held it lacked jurisdiction over a chieftainship dispute, discharged the rule nisi, transferred the matter to the Bophuthatswana General Division, and awarded costs against the applicants.
Makhosini v MEC for Local Housing and traditional affairs and Others (697/2006) [2007] ZAECHC 60 (17 August 2007)
The court confirmed an interim appointment as Chief, joined the Eastern Cape Premier, and upheld orders for recognition, salary, and an interdict against interference.
Member of the Royal House of Ba-ga-Nawa Tribe v Nawa and Another (91/02) [2002] ZANWHC 7 (28 March 2002)
Urgent application to stop the inauguration of a tribal chief failed because urgency was not shown. The court dismissed the interim interdict application with costs.
Tshivhase Royal Council and Another v Tshivase and Another, Tshivase and Another v Tshivase and Another (98/89, 171/91) [1992] ZASCA 185; 1992 (4) SA 852 (AD); [1992] 2 All SA 511 (A) (28 September 1992)
The court held that a chieftainship order was granted on a common mistake about the Khoro’s decision and rescinded it under Rule 42(1)(c).
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