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Administrative Law [2020] ZAECMHC 15

Mditshwa and Others v Sabona and Others (634/2016)

Mditshwa and Others v Sabona and Others (634/2016) [2020] ZAECMHC 15 (3 March 2020)

The High Court held that the Mtweni Royal Family was the legitimate royal family and dismissed the application with costs.

  • Traditional Leadership And Governance Act
  • Customary Succession
  • Legitimacy Of Royal Family
  • Review Of Administrative Decision
  • Costs Order
  • Customary-succession
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Administrative Law [2014] ZAECMHC 1

Stephen v Member of the Executive Council for Local Government And Traditional Affairs and Others (995/2013)

Stephen v Member of the Executive Council for Local Government And Traditional Affairs and Others (995/2013) [2014] ZAECMHC 1; [2014] 2 All SA 116 (ECM) (30 January 2014)

High Court review of a chieftaincy appointment was dismissed. The court held the applicant’s acting role ended when the designated successor reached majority.

  • Traditional Leadership And Governance Act
  • Review Of Administrative Action
  • Interdict Requirements
  • Customary Law Chieftainship
  • Standing And Remedies
  • Traditional-leadership
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Administrative Law [2008] ZAECHC 181

Gwadiso and Another v Member of the Executive Council: Department of Housing and Local Government and Traditional Affairs and Another (1003/2007)

Gwadiso and Another v Member of the Executive Council: Department of Housing and Local Government and Traditional Affairs and Another (1003/2007) [2008] ZAECHC 181 (30 October 2008)

The court held that the MEC could revoke a wrongful headman appointment under section 20(1)(c) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Act.

  • Traditional Leadership And Governance Act
  • Removal Of Traditional Leader
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Functus Officio
  • Customary Law Appointment
  • Traditional-leadership-and-governance
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