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9 Oct 2018

Constitutional Law [2018] ZACC 39

Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT273/17)

Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT273/17) [2018] ZACC 39; 2018 (12) BCLR 1451 (CC); 2019 (1) SA 1 (CC) (9 October 2018)

Court: Constitutional Court
Case number: CCT 273/17
Judges: Zondo DCJ, Cachalia AJ, Dlodlo AJ, Froneman J, Goliath AJ, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Madlanga J, Petse AJ, Theron J

The Constitutional Court held that Immigration Directive 21 of 2015 was invalid to the extent it barred asylum seekers from applying for visas or permanent residence permits.

Immigration Directives
Ultra Vires
Right To Dignity
Just Administrative Action
Refugee Status
Permanent Residence Permits

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31 Jul 2003

Administrative Law [2003] ZANWHC 42

Weng and Others v Minister of Home Affairs (633/99)

Weng and Others v Minister of Home Affairs (633/99) [2003] ZANWHC 42 (31 July 2003)

Court: North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number: 633/99
Judge: R.D. Hendricks

The High Court dismissed a review and interdict application because it lacked territorial jurisdiction over the applicants’ permit dispute.

Jurisdiction
Permanent Residence Permits
Aliens Control Act
Review Of Administrative Action
Judicial-review
Interdict

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Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT273/17)

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