case law

Date judgment was handed down	Court	Parties	Summary
24 August 2020	The High Court, Gauteng	MTSWENI v MINISTER OF POLICE (54918/2017)[2020] ZAGPPHC 389	The Plaintiff sued the Minister of Police after being unlawfully arrested & detained in 2016 by members of the SAPS as well as for the bodily injuries and trauma sustained consequent from this incident. [read more...]
2nd October 2015	The Supreme Court of Appeal, South Africa	Naidoo v Minister of Police (20431/2014) [2015] ZASCA 152	Negligence in duty of care - Police conduct in breach of Domestic Violence Act. Plaintiff arrested while seeking assistance from the police under the Domestic Violence Act. Plaintiff suffering further victimisation when requesting assistance from the police. [read more...]
15 May 2012	The High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, East London	King v Minister of Police (EL: 801/10, ECD: 1701/10) [2012] ZAECELLC 8	Plaintiff assaulted by court orderly (policeman) in a public court in view of the press. Photographs of her assault appearing in the newspaper. [read more...]
17 February 2015	The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg	Mofokeng and Another v Minister of Police (2014/ A3084) [2015] ZAGPJHC 30	Appeal against quantum awarded in respect of wrongful arrest. [read more...]
11 September 2014	The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa	W v Minister of Police (92/2012) [2014] ZASCA 108; [2015] 1 All SA 68 (SCA); 2015 (1) SACR 409 (SCA)	Investigating officer negligently misrepresenting strength of state of State case against Plaintiff at bail hearing causing bail to be refused and subsequent detention. Breach by investigating officer of public law duty not to violate Plaintiff’s right to freedom. Defendant liable to compensate Plaintiff. [read more...]