University of Limpopo v Kusainda (Leave to Appeal) (11854/2023) [2024] ZALMPPHC 154 (24 October 2024)
Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
11854/2023
Judge
Bresler
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.
Toyi and Others v Nelson Mandela University (476/2021) [2021] ZAECPEHC 17 (30 March 2021)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
476/2021
Judge
T Zietsman
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…
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)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
6501/2020
Judge
JH Loots
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…
Chiamonwu v Registrar of the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) (2014/72029) [2015] ZAGPPHC 546 (30 July 2015)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2014/72029
Judge
GC Wright
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.