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Administrative Law [2012] ZASCA 34

Rinaldo Investments (Pty) Ltd v Giant Concerts CC and Others (311/2011)

Rinaldo Investments (Pty) Ltd v Giant Concerts CC and Others (311/2011) [2012] ZASCA 34; [2012] 3 All SA 57 (SCA) (29 March 2012)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
311/2011
Judges
Mthiyane, Cloete, Cachalia, Malan, Plasket

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that Giant Concerts CC lacked standing to challenge the validity of the sale of the Natal Command site by private bargain. The statutory scheme under the Local Authorities Ordinance 25 of 1974 is designed to protect the interests of the local community, and only those with a sufficient connection to the municipality may object or challenge such decisions. Giant Concerts CC, being neither a ratepayer nor a member of the local community, and having no interest in the interests of the borough, did not meet the requirements for standing under section 38(a) of the…

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  • Standing To Review Administrative Action
  • Sale Of Municipal Land
  • Local Authorities Ordinance
  • Just Administrative Action
  • Objections To Municipal Decisions
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Administrative Law [2004] ZASCA 21

Bullock NO and Others v Provincial Government of North West Province and Another (44/03)

Bullock NO and Others v Provincial Government of North West Province and Another (44/03) [2004] ZASCA 21; [2004] 2 All SA 249 (SCA); 2004 (5) SA 262 (SCA) (30 March 2004)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
44/03
Judges
Howie, Conradie, Cloete, Jones, Southwood

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the Premier's decision to register a servitude over the foreshore in favour of the second respondent constituted administrative action under section 33 of the Constitution, as it involved the exercise of public power affecting public resources. The decision was based on incorrect legal advice and was not justifiable in relation to the reasons given. The Transvaal Yacht Club, as a long-standing lessee with substantial improvements and a legitimate expectation of renewal, had sufficient standing to challenge the decision. The Club was entitled to procedural…

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  • Standing To Review Administrative Action
  • Servitude Registration
  • Legitimate Expectation
  • Fair Administrative Procedure
  • Constitutional Review
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