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Administrative Law [2020] ZANWHC 56

Leoko and Another v North West University and Others (UM196/2020)

Leoko and Another v North West University and Others (UM196/2020) [2020] ZANWHC 56 (12 October 2020)

The court held that NWU unlawfully amended SRC-related provisions without following the prescribed process, but dismissed the first applicant for lack of standing.

  • Higher Education Act
  • Student Governance
  • Locus Standi
  • Principle Of Legality
  • Constitutional Democracy
  • Election Procedure
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Commercial And Corporate [1998] ZASCA 62

Natal Rugby Union v Gould (173/96)

Natal Rugby Union v Gould (173/96) [1998] ZASCA 62; 1999 (1) SA 432 (SCA); [1998] 4 All SA 258 (A) (10 September 1998)

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…

  • Voluntary Association Governance
  • Contractual Interpretation
  • Chairman Disqualification
  • Election Procedure
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