Communities around Labalelo and Others v Labalelo Water User Association and Others (2907/2021)
Communities around Labalelo and Others v Labalelo Water User Association and Others (2907/2021) [2022] ZALMPPHC 9 (14 February 2022)
The court found that the applicants, as representatives of affected communities, have standing to institute proceedings in the public interest without the approval of traditional leaders, in line with constitutional principles. However, the failure to join Sekhukhune District Municipality and Lepelle Northern Water, both of which have direct and substantial interests and statutory obligations regarding water provision, was fatal to the application. The applicants did not demonstrate compliance with the prescribed procedures for membership in the association, nor did they have a legal entitlem…
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- Locus Standi
- Joinder Of Parties
- Right To Water
- Membership Of Water User Association
- Public Interest Litigation