KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Mavundla v MEC: COGTA KZN
Sanctioned · 8 January 2025
SectorLegal
CountrySouth Africa
Document typeHeads of argument / notice of appeal
ConsequenceSanctioned
What was fabricated
Of nine cited cases, only two were found to actually exist; the fabricated authorities were most likely AI-generated.
What happened as a result
The firm ordered to pay costs of the additional appearances; judgment referred to the Legal Practice Council for investigation.
Sources
- https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAKZPHC/2025/2.html
- https://www.michalsons.com/blog/mavundla-v-mec-department-of-co-operative-government-and-traditional-affairs-kwazulu-natal-genai/77431
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