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Section 9(2) of the Constitution — remedial and restitutionary equality — Van Heerden test — arbitrariness and rationality as separate requirements — rule of law

Van Heerden test — reasonably capable of attaining desired outcome of transformation of the insolvency industry — facts on record do not show policy is reasonably likely to achieve equality

Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 — section 158 — policy for the appointment of provisional trustees — ultra vires — displacement of the Master’s discretion

Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 — section 158 — policy for the appointment of provisional trustees — arbitrary — exclusion of citizens born on and after 27 April 1994 — no reasons justifying exclusion

Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 — section 158 — policy for the appointment of provisional trustees — irrational — failure to show policy is reasonably capable of achieving equality