Nkosi v Hudson, John E c/o Makro SA and Others (J3166/99) [2000] ZALC 19 (23 March 2000)

Nkosi v Hudson, John E c/o Makro SA and Others (J3166/99) [2000] ZALC 19 (23 March 2000)

The court found that the commissioner had methodically considered each element of the condonation test and had applied her mind to all material issues. The affidavits submitted by both parties were properly considered, and there was no fault in the commissioner's reasoning or decision. Accordingly, there was no basis for the review, and the application was dismissed.

Citation
[2000] ZALC 19
Parties
Applicant: Nkosi, Samuel Sipho; Respondent: Hudson, John E c/o Makro SA and Others
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
23 March 2000
Case Number
J3166/99
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Application for Review of Condonation Refusal
Outcome
Application dismissed.
Judges
Pillay
Legal Topics
Condonation, Review of Arbitration Award, Commissioner Discretion
Labour Law Condonation Review of Arbitration Award Commissioner Discretion

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Parties

Nkosi, Samuel Sipho

Applicant

Hudson, John E c/o Makro SA and Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Application for Review of Condonation Refusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the commissioner properly applied the test for condonation.
  2. 2 Whether the refusal of condonation should be reviewed and set aside.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the commissioner had methodically considered each element of the condonation test and had applied her mind to all material issues. The affidavits submitted by both parties were properly considered, and there was no fault in the commissioner's reasoning or decision. Accordingly, there was no basis for the review, and the application was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed.

Orders

  • The application for review is dismissed.
  • No order as to costs.