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AI summary
The High Court considered a review by the Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation of a Water Tribunal order that had upheld SAPPI Southern Africa Ltd's appeal and directed the issue of a water use licence. The court said the review under PAJA could not succeed and dismissed the application with costs on the attorney and client scale.
This may be relevant to parties involved in water use licensing and reviews of Water Tribunal decisions.
Evidence from source
The review is brought unambiguously only within the purview of PAJA.
Supports: The judgment says the review was framed under PAJA.
Accordingly, the application is to be dismissed.
Supports: The judgment outcome was dismissal of the application.