N.L v Fanayo N.O and Another (979/2020)
N.L v Fanayo N.O and Another (979/2020) [2020] ZANCHC 61 (28 August 2020)
The court held that the magistrate was required to apply Regulation 34 strictly, which mandates confirmation that the household to which the child is to be moved is Covid-19 free and written reasons for the necessity of movement. The magistrate's refusal to grant the permit was based on the respondent's inability to confirm the Covid-19 status of the Johannesburg household and her interpretation that written reasons were required even where a court order was provided. The court found that this interpretation did not amount to a gross irregularity and that the magistrate was not bound to issue…
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- Movement Of Children During Covid
- Disaster Management Regulations
- Parental Responsibilities And Rights
- Review Of Magistrate Decision