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Administrative Law [2025] ZASCA 111

Mkhonto and Others v Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Others (218/2024)

Mkhonto and Others v Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Others (218/2024) [2025] ZASCA 111 (23 July 2025)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
218/2024
Judges
Matojane, Weiner, Koen, Phatshoane, Molitsoane

The SCA struck a reconsideration application from the roll, finding no exceptional circumstances to reopen refusal of special leave to appeal.

  • Municipal Staff Restructuring
  • Policy Framework Compliance
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Local Government Municipal Systems Act
  • Special Leave To Appeal
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Administrative Law [2024] ZAKZDHC 81

Ntshangase v Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and Others (D8583/2019)

Ntshangase v Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and Others (D8583/2019) [2024] ZAKZDHC 81 (31 July 2024)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
D8583/2019
Judge
Henriques

High Court review over traditional leadership recognition dismissed; the Premier’s rejection of the Commission’s recommendation was upheld and the later recognition process was found premature.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Traditional Leadership Disputes
  • Review Of Administrative Action
  • Customary Law Recognition
  • Condonation For Late Review
  • Consultation Requirements
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Labour Law [2024] ZALCD 5

Mncwango and Another v Area Commissioner (Pietermaritzburg) Correctional Services and Another (D 165/23)

Mncwango and Another v Area Commissioner (Pietermaritzburg) Correctional Services and Another (D 165/23) [2024] ZALCD 5 (19 January 2024)

Court
Labour Court Durban
Case number
D 165/23
Judge
Whitcher

The Labour Court dismissed a legality review against the transfer of two Correctional Services employees, finding the challenge delayed and the transfers not shown to be punitive or arbitrary.

  • Legality Review
  • Transfer Policy
  • Consultation Requirements
  • Punitive Measures
  • Delay In Review
  • Efficient Use Of Human Resources
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Administrative Law [2021] ZAECGHC 36

Eastern Cape NGO Coalition v MEC for the Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape Province (2460/2018)

Eastern Cape NGO Coalition v MEC for the Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape Province (2460/2018) [2021] ZAECGHC 36 (16 March 2021)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
2460/2018
Judge
A Govindjee

The court held that NGO subsidy reductions were unlawful because the Department failed to conduct genuine consultation, but it declined to set aside the allocations or award compensation.

  • Consultation Requirements
  • Irrationality Review
  • Social Security Rights
  • Public Administration Principles
  • Legitimate Expectation
  • Administrative-law
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Labour Law [2019] ZALCCT 28

Mbetshe v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (C313/2018)

Mbetshe v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (C313/2018) [2019] ZALCCT 28 (11 October 2019)

Court
Labour Court Cape Town
Case number
C313/2018
Judge
P Nkutha-Nkontwana

The Labour Court found Parliament’s redeployment of an employee to a much lower post with an 80% salary cut was a demotion and an unfair labour practice.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Demotion
  • Consultation
  • Remedies For Unfair Labour Practice
  • Salary Reduction
  • Unfair-labour-practice
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Labour Law [2018] ZALCJHB 97

NEHAWU obo Magobiyana v Sirkhot and Others (JR677/16)

NEHAWU obo Magobiyana v Sirkhot and Others (JR677/16) [2018] ZALCJHB 97 (7 March 2018)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR677/16
Judge
Lekale

Labour Court review dismissed: the retrenchment award was reasonable, consultation was adequate, and the employee declined alternative positions involving a pay cut.

  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Retrenchment
  • Consultation Requirements
  • Selection Criteria
  • Operational Requirements
  • Labour-law
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Administrative Law [2017] ZAFSHC 225

Schimper N.o. and Others v Director General: Department of Mineral Resources - Free State Province and Others (5769/2015)

Schimper N.o. and Others v Director General: Department of Mineral Resources - Free State Province and Others (5769/2015) [2017] ZAFSHC 225 (11 December 2017)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
5769/2015
Judges
C Reinders, S Chesiwe

The High Court dismissed a review of a mining-right grant, finding consultation adequate, the decision lawful and procedurally fair, and the applicants’ concerns largely unsupported.

  • Mining Rights
  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Consultation Requirements
  • Environmental Impact
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Mining-rights
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Administrative Law [2017] ZANWHC 112

Uniplate Group (Pty) Ltd v MEC for Department of Community Safety and Transport Management North West and Others (M512/15)

Uniplate Group (Pty) Ltd v MEC for Department of Community Safety and Transport Management North West and Others (M512/15) [2017] ZANWHC 112 (19 October 2017)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
M512/15
Judge
GUTTA

The court reviewed and set aside provincial number-plate determinations and the related tender award, finding the process lacked proper consultation and was procedurally unfair.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Public Procurement
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Ultra Vires
  • Consultation Requirements
  • Market Regulation
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Land And Property [2016] ZANWHC 27

Bafokeng Private Land Buyers Association and Others v Royal Bafokeng Nation and Others (999/08)

Bafokeng Private Land Buyers Association and Others v Royal Bafokeng Nation and Others (999/08) [2016] ZANWHC 27 (31 May 2016)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
999/08
Judge
A A Landman

The High Court held that the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s attorneys were authorised to act, finding the 2005 resolution valid and not reversed by 2006 community meetings.

  • Customary Law Authority
  • Rule 7 Uniform Rules
  • Tribal Land Ownership
  • Consultation In Customary Law
  • Traditional Leadership Powers
  • Authority To Litigate
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Labour Law [2015] ZALCJHB 238

Khanyile and Others v Air Chefs (Pty) Ltd (JS 805/04)

Khanyile and Others v Air Chefs (Pty) Ltd (JS 805/04) [2015] ZALCJHB 238 (4 August 2015)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JS 805/04
Judge
Tlhotlhalemaje

The Labour Court upheld retrenchments after Air Chefs outsourced cleaning services, finding a valid operational rationale and fair consultations under section 189.

  • Retrenchment
  • Operational Requirements
  • Outsourcing
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Consultation
  • Severance Pay
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