Leoko and Another v North West University and Others (UM196/2020) [2020] ZANWHC 56 (12 October 2020)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
UM196/2020
Judge
Gura
The court held that NWU unlawfully amended SRC-related provisions without following the prescribed process, but dismissed the first applicant for lack of standing.
Natal Rugby Union v Gould (173/96) [1998] ZASCA 62; 1999 (1) SA 432 (SCA); [1998] 4 All SA 258 (A) (10 September 1998)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
173/96
Judges
Howie, Harms, Zulman, Plewman, Melunsky
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the constitution of the Natal Rugby Union required the president to act as chairman of all meetings unless physically absent. There was no constitutional provision disqualifying the president from chairing the meeting due to personal interest in the election outcome. The alleged irregularity of Van Zyl acting as chairman was not supported by the evidence, as Parkinson remained chairman throughout. The voting procedure by secret ballot was not irregular, as the constitution did not mandate voting by show of hands at general meetings, and the chairman was e…