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Makhubele v Minister of Police and Another (1320/2021) [2025] ZANWHC 76 (25 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a claim for unlawful arrest, detention, and assault, finding the police had reasonable grounds to arrest the plaintiff under section 40(1)(b).
Nooe v Minister of Police and Another (2021/7425) [2025] ZAGPJHC 219 (4 March 2025)
The High Court granted leave to appeal over when a debt becomes due for notice under the Organs of State Act in an unlawful arrest and detention claim.
Dlamini and Others v Minister of Police (50725/2021) [2025] ZAGPJHC 34 (21 January 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal, finding no reasonable prospects of success under section 17 of the Superior Courts Act.
Mabe v Minister of Police and Others (2019/23157) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1306 (19 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed a damages claim for unlawful arrest and detention, finding reasonable suspicion for arrest based on stolen goods, a suspect vehicle, and tampered engine numbers.
Mogale v Minister of Police and Others (36031/2019) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1201 (18 November 2024)
The High Court dismissed claims for wrongful arrest, assault, malicious prosecution, and denial of medical support after finding the arrest and detention justified.
Kepadisa v Minister of Police (A2024/070143, 34/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1040 (16 October 2024)
The High Court set aside a magistrate’s dismissal of an unlawful arrest claim and remitted the matter so the appellant could still give rebuttal evidence.
Van Vuuren N.O and Another v Director of Public Prosecutions and Another (Leave to Appeal) (26135/2017) [2024] ZAGPPHC 832 (13 August 2024)
The High Court granted leave to appeal after finding another court may reach a different conclusion on claims for wrongful arrest, detention, and malicious prosecution.
Dlamini and Others v Minister of Police (50725/2021) [2024] ZAGPJHC 953 (26 June 2024)
The High Court held that the Minister proved the lawfulness of the plaintiffs’ arrest and overnight detention for assault GBH, kidnapping and intimidation.
Molaudzi v Minister of Police (72804/2014; 71742/2014) [2024] ZAGPPHC 637 (13 June 2024)
The High Court held that the arrest and detention of Sarah Jane and Kabelo Mark Molaudzi were lawful and dismissed their damages claims.
Mathopo v Minister of Police and Another (4391/2022) [2024] ZAFSHC 195 (10 June 2024)
The High Court granted condonation for late notice under the state-liability notice Act after finding good cause, no prescription issue, and no unreasonably proven prejudice.
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