Tlohohelo Junior Primary School v Rastela and Others (JR1309/12) [2017] ZALCJHB 294 (11 August 2017)

Tlohohelo Junior Primary School v Rastela and Others (JR1309/12) [2017] ZALCJHB 294 (11 August 2017)

The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the late filing of opposing papers and did not demonstrate good cause for condonation. The delays were attributed to the applicant's previous attorneys, but such reasons are not acceptable for granting condonation. The applicant also failed to show reasonable prospects of success in the intended review of the arbitration award, as the Commissioner correctly applied section 200A of the Labour Relations Act and found that an employment relationship existed, leading to a finding of unfair dismissal. Consequently, the applications for condonation, rescission, and review were dismissed, and the arbitration award was confirmed and...

Citation
[2017] ZALCJHB 294
Parties
Applicant: Tlohohelo Junior Primary School; Respondent: Matsie Ratsela; Respondent: Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration; Respondent: Commissioner J.S.C Nkosi N.O
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Case Number
JR1309/12
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment on Condonation, Rescission, and Review
Outcome
Applications for condonation, rescission, and review dismissed; arbitration award confirmed and ordered to be implemented; costs awarded against applicant.
Judges
P Deale
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Employment Relationship, Condonation, Rescission of Order, Review of Arbitration Award
Labour Law Civil Procedure Unfair Dismissal Employment Relationship Condonation Rescission of Order Review of Arbitration Award

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Parties

Tlohohelo Junior Primary School

Applicant

Matsie Ratsela

Respondent

Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration

Respondent

Commissioner J.S.C Nkosi N.O

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment on Condonation, Rescission, and Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for condonation of late filing of opposing papers.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to rescission of the order making the arbitration award an order of court.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant has reasonable prospects of success in reviewing the arbitration award.

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the late filing of opposing papers and did not demonstrate good cause for condonation. The delays were attributed to the applicant's previous attorneys, but such reasons are not acceptable for granting condonation. The applicant also failed to show reasonable prospects of success in the intended review of the arbitration award, as the Commissioner correctly applied section 200A of the Labour Relations Act and found that an employment relationship existed, leading to a finding of unfair dismissal. Consequently, the applications for condonation, rescission, and review were dismissed, and the arbitration award was confirmed and...

Court Disposition

Applications for condonation, rescission, and review dismissed; arbitration award confirmed and ordered to be implemented; costs awarded against applicant.

Orders

  • The applications for condonation, rescission and review are dismissed.
  • The Order of Van Niekerk J dated 12 June 2014 is confirmed.