The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe v Abednico Bhebhe and Njabulo Mguni and Norman Mpofu

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the court has jurisdiction to extend the time for compliance with a Supreme Court order","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Supreme Court had issued order requiring by-elections by 30 August 2012"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the application is urgent","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"President approaching court close to deadline"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the Minister of Justice has authority to act on President's behalf","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Minister deposed to founding affidavit without written authority"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether good cause exists for further extension of time","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"President claims lack of resources to conduct elections"}

Background