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Administrative Law [2025] ZAWCHC 85

Le Roux v Stellenbosch University and Others (24729/2024)

Le Roux v Stellenbosch University and Others (24729/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 85 (3 March 2025)

The High Court dismissed a review of a student election disqualification, holding that the challenge attacked the merits rather than showing unreasonableness under PAJA.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Student Elections
  • Unreasonableness Review
  • University Governance
  • Administrative-law
  • Paja-review
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Administrative Law [2023] ZAGPJHC 376

Industrial Zone (Pty) Ltd v MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Gauteng and Another (7746/18)

Industrial Zone (Pty) Ltd v MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Gauteng and Another (7746/18) [2023] ZAGPJHC 376 (25 April 2023)

The High Court held that refusing to allow a stream diversion was administrative action under PAJA, but the refusal was rational and reasonable. The review was dismissed.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Environmental Authorisation
  • Alternatives In Eia
  • Irrationality Review
  • Unreasonableness Review
  • Paaja-review
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Administrative Law [2010] ZAECBHC 17

G.R.P.S v Member of the Executive Council, Department of Education, Eastern Cape Province and Others (663/09)

G.R.P.S v Member of the Executive Council, Department of Education, Eastern Cape Province and Others (663/09) [2010] ZAECBHC 17 (2 November 2010)

The court found that the Head of Department breached the Schools Act by failing to respond timeously to the recommendation for expulsion, failing to consult effectively with the School Governing Body, and failing to impose a suitable sanction or remit the matter for an alternative sanction. The reasons provided by the HoD did not address the factual basis for the recommendation, and his approach demonstrated indifference to statutory obligations. While the constitutional rights of the child are important, they do not justify procedural and substantive breaches by the public administrator. The…

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • School Discipline
  • Costs Award
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Unreasonableness Review
  • Constitutional Rights Limitation
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