South Africa Case Law

Corruption Watch NPC and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others; Nxasana v Corruption Watch NPC and Others (CCT 333/17; CCT 13/18)

Corruption Watch NPC and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others; Nxasana v Corruption Watch NPC and Others (CCT 333/17; CCT 13/18) [2018] ZACC 23; 2018 (10) BCLR 1179 (CC); 2018 (2) SACR 442 (CC) (13 August 2018)

Court

Constitutional Court

Case number

CCT 333/17; CCT 13/18

Judges

Cachalia AJ, Dlodlo AJ, Froneman J, Goliath AJ, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Madlanga J, Petse AJ, Theron J

The Constitutional Court confirmed invalid the settlement removing NDPP Nxasana, upheld the invalidity of Abrahams’ appointment, and struck down parts of section 12 of the NPA Act.

• Independence Of Prosecuting Authority
• Security Of Tenure
• Unlawful Removal From Office
• Settlement Agreement Invalidity
• Judicial Review Of Executive Action
• Constitutional Invalidity Of Statute