Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service v Rappa Resources (Pty) Ltd (2021/22981) [2021] ZAGPJHC 623 (8 November 2021)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2021/22981
Judge
EF Dippenaar
The High Court granted leave to appeal against an interlocutory order compelling production of the record, holding that jurisdiction under section 105 had to be decided first.
Democratic Alliance and Others v Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (288/11) [2012] ZASCA 15; 2012 (3) SA 486 (SCA); [2012] 2 All SA 345 (SCA); 2012 (6) BCLR 613 (SCA) (20 March 2012)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
288/11
Judges
MPATI, NAVSA, BOSIELO, TSHIQI, PLASKET
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the decision by the Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions to discontinue prosecution is subject to judicial review for compliance with constitutional principles, specifically the rule of law and legality. The Court found that the Democratic Alliance, as a registered political party and official opposition, has standing to bring the review application both in its own interest and in the public interest, given its role in upholding constitutional values and representing the electorate. The Court ordered that the record of the decision be produced,…