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Labour Law [2025] ZAFSHC 39

Molupe v Nala Local Municipality and Another (1711/2023)

Molupe v Nala Local Municipality and Another (1711/2023) [2025] ZAFSHC 39 (4 February 2025)

The court found that the applicant failed to prove his entitlement to damages, as the claim was illiquid and not suitable for determination by motion proceedings. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to quantify the damages, and the respondents' contentions regarding deductions and mitigation were not addressed. Regarding the review application, the court held that the Systems Act and 2014 Regulations relied upon by the respondents were constitutionally invalid and unenforceable at the time of the applicant's appointment. Therefore, the respondents could not rely on those provisi…

  • Unlawful Termination
  • Review Of Administrative Action
  • Condonation Of Delay
  • Appointment Requirements
  • Unliquidated Damages
  • Constitutional Invalidity
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Labour Law [2013] ZALCPE 12

Sali v National Commissioner of the South African Police Services and Others (P246/10)

Sali v National Commissioner of the South African Police Services and Others (P246/10) [2013] ZALCPE 12 (21 May 2013)

The Labour Court dismissed a reservist’s age-discrimination claim after finding the SAPS appointment requirements were set by regulation, not by an employment policy or practice.

  • Employment Equity Act
  • Age Discrimination
  • Appointment Requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Age-discrimination
  • Employment-equity-act
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Labour Law [1999] ZALC 34

Department of Health Western cape v Hospital Personnel Trade Union and Another (C484/98)

Department of Health Western cape v Hospital Personnel Trade Union and Another (C484/98) [1999] ZALC 34 (10 March 1999)

Labour Court reviewed and set aside a CCMA award ordering appointment of an unqualified candidate, holding the arbitrator exceeded her powers.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Appointment Requirements
  • Waiver Of Statutory Requirement
  • Public Service Act Compliance
  • Labour-law
  • Public-service-employment
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