Pilane and Others v Premier of the North West Province and Others (M539/2019 ; UM239/2022)
Pilane and Others v Premier of the North West Province and Others (M539/2019 ; UM239/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 52 (12 March 2025)
The court found that the Commission of Inquiry failed to quorate and did not provide a complete record of its proceedings, undermining the reliability and lawfulness of its findings and recommendations. The Premier, in accepting and approving the Commission's recommendations, failed to provide adequate reasons for his administrative decisions, violating the requirements of PAJA and the constitutional principle of legality. The Premier's statutory powers are limited to recognition of traditional leaders designated by the Royal Family, not designation, and the process followed excluded affected…
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- Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
- Traditional Leadership Recognition
- Customary Law Review
- Quorum Of Commissions
- Failure To Provide Reasons
- Principle Of Legality