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Administrative Law [2024] ZALMPPHC 154

University of Limpopo v Kusainda (Leave to Appeal) (11854/2023)

University of Limpopo v Kusainda (Leave to Appeal) (11854/2023) [2024] ZALMPPHC 154 (24 October 2024)

The High Court refused the University of Limpopo leave to appeal, holding there were no reasonable prospects of success and awarding costs, including two counsel.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Review Of University Decisions
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Costs Award
  • Administrative-law
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Administrative Law [2021] ZAECPEHC 17

Toyi and Others v Nelson Mandela University (476/2021)

Toyi and Others v Nelson Mandela University (476/2021) [2021] ZAECPEHC 17 (30 March 2021)

The Applicants failed to establish that the University refused them access to their marked examination scripts, as they did not apply for such access in accordance with University policy. There was no decision by the University compelling the Applicants to submit to a re-examination; rather, the opportunity was offered as a compassionate gesture pending the outcome of an investigation into examination irregularities. The application for review was premature, as no final decision regarding the Applicants' marks had been made. The Applicants also failed to satisfy the requirements for a final i…

  • Review Of University Decisions
  • Final Interdict
  • Examination Irregularities
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Costs In Constitutional Litigation
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Administrative Law [2021] ZAWCHC 8

Dart v Chairperson of the DAC of Stellenbosch University and Others (6501/2020)

Dart v Chairperson of the DAC of Stellenbosch University and Others (6501/2020) [2021] ZAWCHC 8; [2021] 2 All SA 141 (WCC) (1 February 2021)

The court held that the applicant failed to establish any basis for review of the DAC's decisions. The DAC was not biased, complied with the relevant procedures, and acted within its powers. The applicant suffered no prejudice from the lack of transcript or inability to record proceedings, as he had access to the recordings. The DAC's consideration of additional information was permissible under its wide appeal powers. The findings and decisions of the DAC were rationally connected to the information before it and were not unreasonable. The increase in sanction to immediate expulsion was with…

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Bias In Administrative Decision
  • Review Of University Decisions
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Administrative Law [2015] ZAGPPHC 546

Chiamonwu v Registrar of the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) (2014/72029)

Chiamonwu v Registrar of the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) (2014/72029) [2015] ZAGPPHC 546 (30 July 2015)

The High Court corrected an earlier order, confirming the correct dissertation submission date and setting aside the university’s marking decisions for fresh re-marking.

  • Review Of University Decisions
  • Marking Of Academic Work
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Administrative-law
  • Judicial-review
  • Academic-assessment
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