Khumalo v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (JR2680/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 245 (25 June 2025)

Khumalo v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (JR2680/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 245 (25 June 2025)

The court found that the applicant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay in filing the review application, as the founding affidavit went missing from the court file and the condonation application was not opposed. The delay, though excessive, was not unreasonable given the circumstances. On the merits of the review, the court held that the arbitrator's award upholding the applicant's dismissal was reasonable and supported by the evidence, including CCTV footage and the applicant's own statements. The applicant's health issues and lack of prior discrepancies did not sufficiently undermine the finding of dishonesty and misconduct. The court concluded that there was no basis to...

Citation
[2025] ZALCJHB 245
Parties
Applicant: Nomfundo Khumalo; Respondent: Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration; Respondent: Commissioner Thandiwe Tshayan N.O; Respondent: Standard Bank of South Africa
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
25 June 2025
Case Number
JR2680/22
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment on Review and Condonation
Outcome
Condonation for the late filing of the review application is granted. The review application is dismissed. No order as to costs.
Judges
N Tshisevhe
Legal Topics
Condonation, Review of Arbitration Award, Dishonesty in Employment, Dismissal for Misconduct, Procedural Fairness
Labour Law Civil Procedure Condonation Review of Arbitration Award Dishonesty in Employment Dismissal for Misconduct Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Nomfundo Khumalo

Applicant

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Respondent

Commissioner Thandiwe Tshayan N.O

Respondent

Standard Bank of South Africa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment on Review and Condonation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether condonation for the late filing of the review application should be granted.
  2. 2 Whether the arbitrator's award upholding the dismissal of the applicant was reasonable based on the evidence.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's health and explanation for the discrepancies in her till were adequately considered.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay in filing the review application, as the founding affidavit went missing from the court file and the condonation application was not opposed. The delay, though excessive, was not unreasonable given the circumstances. On the merits of the review, the court held that the arbitrator's award upholding the applicant's dismissal was reasonable and supported by the evidence, including CCTV footage and the applicant's own statements. The applicant's health issues and lack of prior discrepancies did not sufficiently undermine the finding of dishonesty and misconduct. The court concluded that there was no basis to...

Court Disposition

Condonation for the late filing of the review application is granted. The review application is dismissed. No order as to costs.

Orders

  • Condonation for the late filing of the review application is hereby granted.
  • The review application is hereby dismissed.