Lesapo v North West Agricultural Bank and Another [1999] ZACC 16 (16 November 1999)

Administrative action – validity of administrative decision not the subject of counter-application or separate review application – beneficiary of decision prejudiced – proper process must be followed to set the decision aside – validity of decision not before the Court.

Administrative action – status of administrative decision improperly taken – decision remains effectual until properly set aside and cannot be ignored – application of Oudekraal judgment.

Public Protector Act 23 of 1994 — personal costs — punitive costs — representative litigant — personal indemnity exceeded —  accountability