Patrick Dlamini v PIC Board – precautionary suspension

Coverage: The Meridian legal market record (editorial). On 4 August 2026 Judge Mbongwe set aside the 13 July suspension of the PIC CEO, finding the Board acted ultra vires as only the Finance Minister (with Cabinet) appoints the CEO. The PIC and Board were ordered to pay costs. No law firms are named. Forum: Pretoria…


Coverage: The Meridian legal market record (editorial).

On 4 August 2026 Judge Mbongwe set aside the 13 July suspension of the PIC CEO, finding the Board acted ultra vires as only the Finance Minister (with Cabinet) appoints the CEO. The PIC and Board were ordered to pay costs. No law firms are named.

Forum: Pretoria High Court · Type: Litigation (employment / governance) · Outcome (as reported): Won for Dlamini – suspension unlawful

Parties: Applicant: Patrick Dlamini; Respondents: Public Investment Corporation and its Board.

Jurisdiction (as reported): South Africa · Sector (as reported): Asset management / Governance.

Source: LinkedIn firm publication, posted 6 August 2026. Meridian record LI-DS-2026-0165.