Mncwati and Others v King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (5448/2021) [2023] ZAECMHC 44 (22 August 2023)

Mncwati and Others v King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (5448/2021) [2023] ZAECMHC 44 (22 August 2023)

The court found that the municipality is obliged to reflect the agreed 6% rate for shift allowance on the applicants' payslips, as required by section 33 of the BCEA. The failure to do so is unlawful. However, the court held that the rate of remuneration and calculation of salary for shift workers are governed by collective agreements and staff establishment, which set fixed monthly salaries and are not subject to judicial intervention. The applicants' request for retrospective calculation and adjustment of remuneration falls within the scope of collective bargaining and cannot be granted by the court. The relief sought regarding the rate of shift allowance is granted, but relief relating...

Citation
[2023] ZAECMHC 44
Parties
Applicant: Nokuthula Cynthia Mncwati; Applicant: Elliot William; Applicant: Mzimasi Nqadolo; Applicant: Mlindeli Biyata; Applicant: Sibusiso Mjali; Applicant: Lloyd Loyiso Nontombana; Applicant: Mbulelo Gxota; Applicant: Neliswa Patricia Nokilana; Applicant: Nontandabuzo Fly; Applicant: Sicelo Kata; Applicant: Welekazi Patricia Mange; Applicant: Zuzeka Cetyiwe; Applicant: Nontando Ngcotwana; Applicant: Neliswa Gubanca; Applicant: Nolita Ndotshanga; Applicant: Zoleka Oscaria Vundle; Applicant: Thabo Nkwintshi; Applicant: Mpumelelo Ntabeni; Applicant: Vuyisa Ncola; Applicant: Xolisani Isaac Dingiswayo; Applicant: Ndumiso Mazwi; Respondent: King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
22 August 2023
Case Number
5448/2021
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application partly granted; relief regarding shift allowance information on payslips granted, other relief dismissed.
Judges
T.V. Norman
Legal Topics
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Collective Bargaining, Shift Allowance, Remuneration Information, Payslip Compliance
Labour Law Civil Procedure Basic Conditions of Employment Act Collective Bargaining Shift Allowance Remuneration Information Payslip Compliance

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Parties

Nokuthula Cynthia Mncwati

Applicant

Elliot William

Applicant

Mzimasi Nqadolo

Applicant

Mlindeli Biyata

Applicant

Sibusiso Mjali

Applicant

Lloyd Loyiso Nontombana

Applicant

Mbulelo Gxota

Applicant

Neliswa Patricia Nokilana

Applicant

Nontandabuzo Fly

Applicant

Sicelo Kata

Applicant

Welekazi Patricia Mange

Applicant

Zuzeka Cetyiwe

Applicant

Nontando Ngcotwana

Applicant

Neliswa Gubanca

Applicant

Nolita Ndotshanga

Applicant

Zoleka Oscaria Vundle

Applicant

Thabo Nkwintshi

Applicant

Mpumelelo Ntabeni

Applicant

Vuyisa Ncola

Applicant

Xolisani Isaac Dingiswayo

Applicant

Ndumiso Mazwi

Applicant

King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the municipality is obliged to provide written information about the rate of shift allowance on payslips.
  2. 2 Whether the rate of remuneration and calculation of salary for shift workers must be reflected on payslips.
  3. 3 Whether the municipality's calculation of remuneration for shift workers is unlawful and subject to judicial intervention.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the municipality is obliged to reflect the agreed 6% rate for shift allowance on the applicants' payslips, as required by section 33 of the BCEA. The failure to do so is unlawful. However, the court held that the rate of remuneration and calculation of salary for shift workers are governed by collective agreements and staff establishment, which set fixed monthly salaries and are not subject to judicial intervention. The applicants' request for retrospective calculation and adjustment of remuneration falls within the scope of collective bargaining and cannot be granted by the court. The relief sought regarding the rate of shift allowance is granted, but relief relating...

Court Disposition

Application partly granted; relief regarding shift allowance information on payslips granted, other relief dismissed.

Orders

  • The respondent's failure to provide written information about the rate of shift allowance is declared unlawful.
  • The respondent is directed to forthwith reflect the agreed 6% rate for shift allowance on the applicants' payslips every month.