Peremption in labour law: When conduct speaks louder than words The doctrine of peremption prevents a party from taking contradictory positions in legal proceedings. It essentially means that if a party has clearly and unequivocally demonstrated an intention to abide...
Long suspension, big consequences: Lessons from the SABC case In a significant ruling for public sector employers and employees alike, the Labour Court in SABC v CCMA and Others [2025] JR562-22 (LC) upheld an arbitration award that found the South African Broadcasting...
Justice demands urgency: Labour court rejects late review In a firm reminder of the importance of procedural compliance, the Labour Court of South Africa dismissed the South African Municipal Workers Union’s (SAMWU) application to review an arbitration award...
From lay-off to pay-off: Labour court enforces contractual obligations In a significant judgment, the Labour Court of South Africa ruled in favour of two senior employees in the case of Caydavul & Gurcu v Kamal Steel Ltd (Tanzania), awarding over R5.6 million in...
Cash, conduct, and consequences: Dismissal justified In a decisive ruling, the Labour Court of South Africa set aside an arbitration award that had ordered the reinstatement of Mr Clive Speek, a cashier dismissed by Merafong City Local Municipality for unauthorised...
Boundaries breached: The thin line between personal and professional in the workplace A consideration of Mediclinic Nelspruit (Pty) Ltd v Shiba [2025] JR1899/21. Background This case centres around the dismissal of Shiba, a human resources business partner at...
