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Senekane v Commander of Lesotho Defence Force (CIV/T 241 of 20) [2020] LSHC 21 (15 October 2020)
The High Court of Lesotho held that the LDF Commander unlawfully discharged a soldier for ulterior motives and set the decision aside with costs.
John Makhele v The Commander of LDF and Others (CIV/T 210 of 2005) [2017] LSHC 10 (27 April 2017)
The High Court of Lesotho held that Makhele’s claims had not prescribed and awarded damages for unlawful dismissal, malicious prosecution, and some special damages.
Mpho Malefane v The Director of Statistics-Ministry of Finance and Others (CIV/APN 145 of 2010) [2014] LSHC 16 (12 June 2014)
The High Court of Lesotho found the respondents in contempt for failing to comply with reinstatement and payment orders, and imposed a suspended six-month prison sentence.
Mpholo v Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Others (CIV/APN 224 of 8) [2011] LSHC 128 (18 February 2011)
The High Court of Lesotho reviewed and set aside a public-service dismissal, finding the governing codes had not been validly enacted and the hearing panel was improperly constituted.
Commissioner of Police and Another v Makhetha and Another (CIV/APN/259/04; C of A (CIV)NO.14/06) [2007] LSCA 4 (4 April 2007)
The Court of Appeal held that an earlier default judgment had been abandoned, so the matter should proceed on the merits. The appeal succeeded.
Labour Commissioner v Fish Eagle Security (Pty) Ltd (LC 20/01; LC 21/01) [2002] LSLC 14 (2 October 2002)
The Labour Court held that minimum wage terms under the Labour Code override contrary agreements, and partly allowed two workers’ claims against a security company.
Lekhooa v Commander LDF & Another (CIV/APN/ 380 of 2000) [2001] LSCA 40 (31 August 2001)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a late application against the Commander of the LDF, holding that the two-year prescription period could not be extended and imprisonment was not a qualifying disability.
Ntsoereng v Commander - Lesotho Defence Force & Another (CIV/APN/ 150 of 98) [2000] LSCA 156 (14 December 2000)
The court dismissed an application challenging a dismissal from the Lesotho Defence Force, holding the claim was prescribed after a two-year statutory limit and could not be condoned.
Sun International of Lesotho v Mathibeli (CIV/APN 411 of 96) [2000] LSCA 75 (15 June 2000)
The court set aside a Labour Court ruling that a dismissal was null and void, finding the chairman had authority to dismiss under the disciplinary process.
National Union of Retail and Allied Workers (NURAW) v A.C. Brabys Lesotho (Pty) Ltd (LC 141 of 95) [1997] LSLC 6 (23 April 1997)
The Labour Court held that the complainant was unlawfully dismissed because the Sales Manager lacked authority to dismiss and no proper hearing was held.
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