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Administrative Law [2010] ZAGPJHC 146

Shabangu v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (49231/10)

Shabangu v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (49231/10) [2010] ZAGPJHC 146 (10 December 2010)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
49231/10
Judge
Epstein

The court held that the applicant's immigration detention became unlawful after 30 days without a warrant and ordered his immediate release.

  • Unlawful Detention
  • Immigration Act
  • Refugees Act
  • Asylum Seekers
  • Deportation
  • Detention Periods
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