Z M D [and Others] v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (11106/2024; 15223/2024; 15224 of 2024; D15226/2024; D15311/2024; D15485/2024; D15526/2024) [2025] ZAKZDHC 11 (30 April 2025)
Z M D [and Others] v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (11106/2024; 15223/2024; 15224 of 2024; D15226/2024; D15311/2024; D15485/2024; D15526/2024) [2025] ZAKZDHC 11 (30 April 2025)
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Human Rights
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A state entity’s self-review was dismissed for reliance on hearsay and an unreasonable, unexplained delay.
Administrative law — Legality/self-review by state-owned entity — applicant must make case in founding affidavit; hearsay and late, minimal confirmatory affidavits insufficient — review must be brought without undue delay; long unexplained delay (≈1 400 days) unreasonable — discretion to condone delay not to be exercised where delay appears tactical or prejudicial — Plascon‑Evans principle applies to factual disputes in motion proceedings.
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