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Labour Law [2025] ZALCJHB 95

Mahofa v Protobac (Pty) Ltd and Another (JS162/24)

Mahofa v Protobac (Pty) Ltd and Another (JS162/24) [2025] ZALCJHB 95 (3 March 2025)

The Labour Court upheld an exception to an amended statement of claim, finding no pleaded basis for joint liability or salary claims against the second defendant.

  • Exception Procedure
  • Cause Of Action
  • Joint And Several Liability
  • Employment Contract
  • Accrued Leave
  • Unpaid Salary
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Labour Law [2021] ZALCJHB 455

Basiewicz v Department of Health, Gauteng and Another (J3624/18)

Basiewicz v Department of Health, Gauteng and Another (J3624/18) [2021] ZALCJHB 455 (6 December 2021)

The Labour Court struck the application off the roll as premature, holding that disputed issues about dismissal dates and salary entitlement had to be determined in arbitration first.

  • Breach Of Employment Contract
  • Remuneration
  • Unilateral Change To Terms
  • Jurisdiction Of Bargaining Council
  • Accrued Leave
  • Premature Referral
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Labour Law [2020] ZALCD 2

Bronner v Alpha Pharm (Pty) Ltd and Another (D1512/16)

Bronner v Alpha Pharm (Pty) Ltd and Another (D1512/16) [2020] ZALCD 2; [2020] 5 BLLR 518 (LC); (2020) 41 ILJ 1952 (LC) (28 January 2020)

The court found that the applicant's claims were not properly pleaded under section 77 of the BCEA and lacked evidentiary support. The claim for damages regarding the policy failed due to absence of proof of the surrender value and the binding effect of the signed resolution. The claim for additional payment for days worked was dismissed as no agreement was reached. The claim for a full annual bonus was rejected due to lack of evidence of company practice. Claims for accumulated and outstanding leave were dismissed in line with statutory interpretation, limiting payment to leave accrued in th…

  • Contract Of Employment
  • Section 77 Bcea
  • Accrued Leave
  • Bonus Entitlement
  • Damages
  • Costs Follow Result
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Civil Procedure [2016] ZAGPPHC 78

Zulu v Mbombela Housing Association (41676/13)

Zulu v Mbombela Housing Association (41676/13) [2016] ZAGPPHC 78 (5 February 2016)

The High Court held that a termination package for a former general manager had been approved, and ordered the defendant to pay the outstanding balance plus interest and costs.

  • Termination Package
  • Accrued Leave
  • Salary Underpayment
  • Retirement Annuity
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Termination-package
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Labour Law [2015] ZALCJHB 118

Erens and Another v EnValue AG (Pty) Ltd (JS 285/14)

Erens and Another v EnValue AG (Pty) Ltd (JS 285/14) [2015] ZALCJHB 118 (17 March 2015)

The Labour Court granted default judgment after finding the employer breached the applicants’ employment contracts by failing to pay salary and benefits.

  • Breach Of Employment Contract
  • Salary Non Payment
  • Notice Pay
  • Accrued Leave
  • Default Judgment
  • Labour-law
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