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Andrews v Road Accident Fund (3606/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 314 (29 July 2025)
The High Court awarded the plaintiff damages for loss of earning capacity and past medical expenses, and ordered a section 17(4)(a) undertaking.
Bunu v S (Appeal) (A76/25) [2025] ZAWCHC 311 (29 July 2025)
High Court appeal against refusal of bail in a Schedule 6 murder and robbery case was dismissed. The appellant failed to show exceptional circumstances.
Kempston Employment Solutions v Commission For Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (2025/057504) [2025] ZALCPE 13 (29 July 2025)
The court held that the applicant failed to comply with the clear statutory requirements of section 145(7) and (8) of the LRA, which mandate the furnishing of security to suspend the operation of an arbitration award pending review. The applicant did not provide any substantive or justifiable reason for its failure to furnish security, nor did it seek an exemption from the Labour Court in a timely manner. The urgency of the application was self-created due to the applicant's delay and non-compliance. The court found that the application to stay enforcement was without merit and constituted an…
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Nkosi v MEC of Department of Helath Limpopo Province and Another (J1677/23) [2025] ZALCJHB 334 (29 July 2025)
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate a clear right to the salary claimed, as he did not provide evidence of rendering services during the relevant periods and was absent without leave according to attendance registers. The deductions and withholding of salary were made in accordance with departmental circulars and statutory provisions governing unpaid leave and absence. The applicant did not exhaust internal remedies, such as lodging a grievance regarding salary deductions, and alternative remedies under the Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act were…
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Njwaxu v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (23272/24) [2025] ZAWCHC 319 (29 July 2025)
The court remitted an alleged customary marriage registration to Home Affairs for enquiry, after finding the department had not conducted the required investigation.
E.D.M.A v Meintjes and Meintjes Rekenmeesters CC and Another (632/2023) [2025] ZASCA 113 (29 July 2025)
The Supreme Court of Appeal struck the reconsideration application from the roll, finding no exceptional circumstances under section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act.
Mthembu and Others v Snackworks and Another (D505/2021) [2025] ZALCD 29 (29 July 2025)
The Labour Court dismissed an application to retrieve an archived file, finding the delay was inadequately explained and the applicants lacked prospects of success.
Acting Sheriff of High Court Magistrate Court, Mthatha v Benzi and Others (2025/115944) [2025] ZALCPE 11 (29 July 2025)
The Labour Court held that a second urgent application to stay enforcement of the same arbitration award was res judicata and dismissed it with attorney-and-client costs.
V.N obo M.N v Member of the Executive Council for Health, Eastern Cape Province (10/2020) [2025] ZAECBHC 16 (29 July 2025)
Court held the province liable for negligent labour management causing a newborn’s hypoxic brain injury; quantum was postponed.
G.D v G.J.D and Others (2427/2020) [2025] ZAECQBHC 22 (29 July 2025)
The High Court set aside an urgent order suspending business rescue, holding that affected employees and creditors were not joined and would be prejudiced.
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