(a) The reasons for failing to file Heads of Argument on 14 November 2022 will be subject to an application for condonation in court. In the circumstances, I am hamstrung to answer the question at this stage.
(b) In light of the answer above, it is premature to speculate on the remedial action.
(c) The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) has adopted a strict internal communication protocol in 2020 dealing, inter alia, with failure to comply with Court Orders by officials of the DHA. Failure to comply with Court Orders is visited by disciplinary action. Furthermore, in terms of the said internal communication