Helen Suzman Foundation and Another v Minister of Police and Others (23199/16)
Helen Suzman Foundation and Another v Minister of Police and Others (23199/16) [2017] ZAGPPHC 151; [2017] 3 All SA 253 (GP) (10 May 2017)
The court found that the applicants had established exceptional circumstances as required by section 18 of the Superior Courts Act. The adverse judicial findings against Ntlemeza regarding his honesty and integrity, the importance of the DPCI, and the public interest in the integrity of law enforcement justified immediate enforcement of the order. The applicants demonstrated that irreparable harm would result to the administration of justice and public trust if Ntlemeza remained in office pending appeal, while Ntlemeza would not suffer irreparable harm as he would retain his status and income…
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- Judicial Discretion
- Suspension Of Orders Pending Appeal
- Irreparable Harm
- Exceptional Circumstances
- Fitness For Public Office
- Appointment And Removal Of Public Officials