K Malao Inc and Others v Minister of Transport and Others (43422/20)
K Malao Inc and Others v Minister of Transport and Others (43422/20) [2022] ZAGPPHC 172 (31 March 2022)
The court held that the applicants, as firms of attorneys, failed to establish locus standi to challenge the appointment of the CEO of the Road Accident Fund. Their mandate is limited to representing clients in claims against the RAF, and they did not join any clients or provide mandates authorising them to act in this matter. The right to enforce judgments and costs lies with the plaintiff or judgment creditor, not the attorney. The applicants did not demonstrate any direct or substantial interest, nor did they show that their constitutional rights under sections 22 or 34 were infringed by t…
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- Locus Standi
- Section 34 Access To Courts
- Section 22 Trade And Profession
- Appointment Of Public Officials
- Contingency Fee Agreements
- Review Of Administrative Action