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Delict [2022] ZAGPPHC 965

Ramahala v City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (75039/2019)

Ramahala v City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (75039/2019) [2022] ZAGPPHC 965 (12 December 2022)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
75039/2019
Judge
Potterill

The High Court held that Metro Police were justified in using force to stop and arrest an intoxicated driver who repeatedly ignored lawful instructions.

  • Assault By Police
  • Justification Of Force
  • Arrest Procedure
  • Reckless Driving
  • Quantum Separation
  • Police-force
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Delict [2010] ZAECPEHC 21

Jordaan v Minister of Safety and Security (2012/08)

Jordaan v Minister of Safety and Security (2012/08) [2010] ZAECPEHC 21 (25 May 2010)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
2012/08
Judge
Pillay

The court held the Minister liable for damages after finding that police failed to justify shooting the plaintiff during an attempted arrest.

  • Police Shooting
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Damages For Personal Injury
  • Justification Of Force
  • Effecting Arrest
  • Police-shooting
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