Hlabela and Another v Nebotalo and Others (2022/051255)
Hlabela and Another v Nebotalo and Others (2022/051255) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1135 (31 October 2024)
The court found that the investigation conducted by the appointed investigator and the investigating committee of the Engineering Council of South Africa was inadequate and failed to comply with mandatory procedures under the Engineering Profession Act and PAJA. The investigator's report was perfunctory, lacking substantive engagement with the core complaints, and failed to obtain or consider critical evidence. The investigating committee did not conduct an adequate investigation and failed to take into account relevant considerations, rendering its decision to dismiss the complaint irrationa…
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- Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Engineering Profession Act
- Procedural Fairness
- Statutory Investigation
- Remittal Of Complaint