Brandfort Forum and Others v Masilonyana Local Municipality and Others (5520/2021)
Brandfort Forum and Others v Masilonyana Local Municipality and Others (5520/2021) [2023] ZAFSHC 71 (10 March 2023)
The court found that the first respondent failed to adopt any bylaw authorising the supply and sale of electricity by prepaid metering, did not follow proper procurement procedures in appointing the third respondent, and failed to ensure public participation and transparency. No council resolution was produced, and the installation of prepaid meters was imposed on residents without lawful process. The first respondent also failed to determine and publish tariffs for prepaid electricity. These failures constituted violations of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act and the Electricity Re…
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- Municipal Bylaws
- Procurement Irregularity
- Electricity Regulation Act
- Public Participation
- Unlawful Appointment Of Service Provider