Constitutional Law — Appointment of public officials — Appeal against refusal to set aside appointments of respondents to positions in the Financial and Fiscal Commission — Court a quo declaring appointments invalid due to lack of delegated authority but exercising discretion not to set aside — Appellant seeking condonation for late filing of appeal — Court granting condonation but dismissing appeal with costs — Public importance of the matter acknowledged despite procedural delays.
Labour Law — Arbitration awards — Stay of enforcement — Agricultural Research Council (ARC) applying for stay of arbitration award pending review and exemption from furnishing security — Court reiterating principles regarding security and stay of awards — Application dismissed as ARC failed to establish sufficient basis for exemption from security requirement, and the statutory purpose of sections 145(7) and (8) of the LRA not met.
Administrative Law — Educator Registration — Interim interdict — Applicant seeking to restrain implementation of decision by SACE to remove his name from the register of educators — Decision leading to deemed resignation under Employment of Educators Act — Court finding prima facie right established and potential for irreparable harm if decision implemented — Interim relief granted pending review application.