Mokolobate v Minister of Police (819/2021) [2026] ZANWHC 171 (3 July 2026)

70 Reportability
Administrative Law

Brief Summary

Civil Procedure — Delict — Claim for damages against the Minister of Police — Plaintiff alleging unlawful arrest and detention — Court considering the requirements for establishing liability of the state in tort — Holding that the Minister of Police is liable for damages due to the unlawful actions of police officers in detaining the plaintiff without just cause.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
NORTH WEST DIVISION, MAHIKENG
In the matter between:
NICHOLAS MOAGI MOKOLOBA TE
and
MINISTER OF POLICE
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER:
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
Coram: Reddy J
Heard:
Heads filed:
18 February and 24 March 2026
27 March 2026
CASE NO: 819 /2021
Reportable
Plaintiff
First Defendant
Second Defendant
Delivered: This judgment was handed down electronically by circulatjon to the
parties' representatives via e-mail. The date and time for hand-down is deemed
to be 1 0h00 on 03 July 2026.