Moeletsi v Lesotho Bank (LC 24 of 99) [2002] LSLC 20 (18 November 2002)

Moeletsi v Lesotho Bank (LC 24 of 99) [2002] LSLC 20 (18 November 2002)

The applicant was afforded a fair hearing, was able to cross-examine witnesses, and present her case. Her absence from the proceedings was voluntary. The charges were clear and the disciplinary process was not shown to be unfair or unlawful. There was no merit in the application.

Citation
[2002] LSLC 20
Parties
Applicant: Thandiwe Moeletsi; Respondent: Lesotho Bank
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
18 November 2002
Case Number
LC 24 of 99
Procedural Posture
Labour / Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Disciplinary Proceedings, Right to Fair Hearing
Source Language
English
Employment Law Labour Law Unfair Dismissal Disciplinary Proceedings Right to Fair Hearing

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Parties

Thandiwe Moeletsi

Applicant

Lesotho Bank

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's dismissal was unlawful for lack of fair hearing
  2. 2 Whether the disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with the rules of natural justice
  3. 3 Whether the charges against the applicant justified dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was afforded a fair hearing, was able to cross-examine witnesses, and present her case. Her absence from the proceedings was voluntary. The charges were clear and the disciplinary process was not shown to be unfair or unlawful. There was no merit in the application.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • Applicant to pay costs