Tshangela v Minister of Police (31264/2017) [2022] ZAGPPHC 592 (21 September 2022)

Delict- Unlawful arrest and detention- Plaintiff instituted action against the Defendant for damages suffered for unlawful arrest, detention and assault while in the cells - Whether Plaintiff was assaulted while inside the holding cells at the Magistrate’s Court Mmabatho - Whether arresting officer exercised the discretion reasonably.