Mphephu-Ramabulana Royal Family v Premier Limpopo Province and Others (CCT 373/22) [2024] ZACC 12 (21 June 2024)

Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act 3 of 2019 — section 13(1) — recognition of traditional leader — failure to make a decision

Direct leave to appeal — no reason to bypass lower courts — not in the interests of justice — refused

Relief sought — remittal to the High Court — High Court dealt with merits — functus officio — incompetent relief sought — bound by pleadings