Pointing fingers at myself: Why an organ of state should not rely on its own unlawful conduct to avoid compensating innocent contracting parties

By Brandon Cole On 2 October 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down a significant judgment addressing a just and equitable remedy under Section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution. The case exemplifies a broader phenomenon in which organs of state, including the applicant in this matter, the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, attempt to rely on their own unlawful … Continue reading Pointing fingers at myself: Why an organ of state should not rely on its own unlawful conduct to avoid compensating innocent contracting parties