Jayes v Radebe and Others (JR125/01) [2002] ZALC 64; (2003) 24 ILJ 399 (LC) (7 August 2002)

Jayes v Radebe and Others (JR125/01) [2002] ZALC 64; (2003) 24 ILJ 399 (LC) (7 August 2002)

The court found that the first respondent's refusal to condone the late referral was justified. The delay of over two and a half years was egregious, and the explanations offered by the applicant were inadequate, contradictory, and inconsistent. The applicant's reliance on depression was undermined by his ability to work in a senior position and seek legal advice during the relevant period. The applicant's prospects of success were not sufficiently strong to outweigh the excessive delay and weak explanation. The first respondent's decision was not irrational or unjustifiable, and even if the court considered the condonation application afresh, the outcome would remain the same....

Citation
[2002] ZALC 64
Parties
Applicant: Athol Alistair Jayes; Respondent: Sipho Radebe; Respondent: Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration; Respondent: The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
7 August 2002
Case Number
JR125/01
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application for review dismissed. Applicant ordered to pay third respondent's costs.
Judges
Maserumule AJ
Legal Topics
Condonation for Late Referral, Constructive Dismissal, Review of Arbitration Award
Labour Law Civil Procedure Condonation for Late Referral Constructive Dismissal Review of Arbitration Award

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Parties

Athol Alistair Jayes

Applicant

Sipho Radebe

Respondent

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Respondent

The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first respondent's refusal to condone the late referral to conciliation was irrational or unjustifiable.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant provided adequate and acceptable explanations for the delay in referring the dispute.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's prospects of success justified condonation despite the lengthy delay.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the first respondent's refusal to condone the late referral was justified. The delay of over two and a half years was egregious, and the explanations offered by the applicant were inadequate, contradictory, and inconsistent. The applicant's reliance on depression was undermined by his ability to work in a senior position and seek legal advice during the relevant period. The applicant's prospects of success were not sufficiently strong to outweigh the excessive delay and weak explanation. The first respondent's decision was not irrational or unjustifiable, and even if the court considered the condonation application afresh, the outcome would remain the same....

Court Disposition

Application for review dismissed. Applicant ordered to pay third respondent's costs.

Orders

  • The application for review is dismissed.
  • The applicant is ordered to pay the third respondent's costs.