Procedural missteps sink urgent strike interdict: Umhlathuze Municipality v SAMWU In early June 2025, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) referred a mutual‑interest dispute to the Local Government Bargaining Council and, after conciliation failed, issued...
FIDIC’s Emerald Book – A powerful tool for managing unforeseen ground conditions in underground mining projects In the high-stakes world of underground mining, where uncertainty beneath the surface can greatly affect project timelines, costs, and safety, a...
“Join the dots carefully”: Labour Courts clarify joinder in employment disputes Recent decisions by the Labour Court and the Labour Appeal Court have brought renewed clarity to the legal principles governing joinder in employment-related litigation. The judgments...
Managerial review vs double jeopardy: Drawing the line in disciplinary action In a recent decision, the Labour Court of South Africa addressed the complex interplay between disciplinary procedures, managerial review powers, and the principle of double jeopardy in the...
Beyond disobedience: What makes conduct contemptuous in labour law? Contempt of court is a serious allegation, particularly in labour law where compliance with rulings and awards is essential to maintaining the integrity of dispute resolution processes. The recent...
Reinstatement is a two-way street: Labour Court clarifies employee duties In a recent judgment delivered by the Labour Court in Johannesburg, the court dismissed an application brought by Mr Jabulani Nkosi to compel his reinstatement by the Passenger Rail Agency of...
