Makatse v National Lotteries Commission (1406/18)
Makatse v National Lotteries Commission (1406/18) [2021] ZAECELLC 12 (15 April 2021)
The court found that the plaintiff committed multiple acts of serious misconduct, including unauthorised media disclosures, failure to disclose a conflict of interest, and abuse of employer resources, all in breach of the employment contract and relevant policies. The defendant provided the plaintiff with disciplinary platforms, but he chose to ventilate his grievances through the media, despite written warnings and pending disciplinary proceedings. The contract was subject to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which allows for summary dismissal in appropriate circumstances. The court he…
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- Summary Dismissal
- Breach Of Employment Contract
- Disciplinary Hearing Rights
- Causation In Damages
- Conflict Of Interest
- Disclosure Of Confidential Information