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Delict [2020] ZAMPMBHC 45

Katekani v Minister of Police (452/2019)

Katekani v Minister of Police (452/2019) [2020] ZAMPMBHC 45 (28 September 2020)

Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
452/2019
Judge
Greyling-Coetzer

The High Court dismissed a damages claim after finding the plaintiff failed to prove he was deliberately shot by police at Jackson’s Tavern during a nearby protest.

  • Unlawful Assault
  • Bodily Integrity
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Justification For Police Action
  • Police-use-of-force
  • Unlawful-assault
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Delict [2014] ZAGPPHC 311

Mlota v Minister of Police (65577/12)

Mlota v Minister of Police (65577/12) [2014] ZAGPPHC 311 (26 May 2014)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
65577/12
Judge
R M Keightley

The High Court dismissed a delict claim arising from a police rubber-bullet shooting during violent protests, finding the plaintiff failed to prove deliberate assault.

  • Wrongful And Unlawful Assault
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Justification For Police Action
  • Rubber Bullet Injury
  • Delict
  • Police-use-of-force
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