Yola and Another v Jonas and Others (1800/2022)
Yola and Another v Jonas and Others (1800/2022) [2022] ZANCHC 72 (8 November 2022)
The court found that the expulsion of Mr Jonas from Siyathemba and the IEC's declaration of his seat as vacant are both subject to pending review applications. The Nxumalo J order reinstated Mr Jonas as a member of Siyathemba and interdicted the IEC and municipality from appointing a replacement councillor pending review. As court orders are binding until set aside, and the reviews directly affect the validity of the expulsion and the IEC's actions, it would be legally untenable to grant a declaratory order at this stage. The dysfunctionality in the municipal council and interruption of servi…
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- Municipal Structures Act
- Expulsion Of Councillor
- Interdict Pending Review
- Coalition Government Dispute
- Executive Obligations
- Judicial Case Flow Management