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Delict [2021] ZAWCHC 224

Ralarala obo Ralarala v Minister of Police (6948/2018)

Ralarala obo Ralarala v Minister of Police (6948/2018) [2021] ZAWCHC 224; 2022 (1) SACR 393 (WCC) (4 November 2021)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
6948/2018
Judge
De Wet

The High Court held the Minister of Police directly liable after a SAPS member with a poor firearm record shot and permanently paralysed Sonwabile Ralarala.

  • Wrongful And Negligent Act
  • Direct Liability
  • Firearms Control
  • Public Service Liability
  • Causation
  • Constitutional Duty
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Civil Procedure [2021] ZAGPPHC 502

Khabu and Others v Matlosana City Council and Another (56948/2014)

Khabu and Others v Matlosana City Council and Another (56948/2014) [2021] ZAGPPHC 502 (4 August 2021)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
56948/2014
Judge
N Janse van Nieuwenhuizen

The High Court reconsidered its costs order, holding the municipality liable for costs after a reasonable secret settlement offer and ordering it to pay Ndlovu’s costs.

  • Costs Orders
  • Secret Offer To Settle
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Wrongful And Negligent Act
  • Party And Party Scale
  • Attorney And Own Client Scale
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