Mabona v Exarro Ferroalloys (Pty) Ltd and Others (JR590/23) [2025] ZALCJHB 328 (30 July 2025)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR590/23
Judge
M Lennox
The Labour Court reviewed and set aside a CCMA arbitration award after finding the commissioner failed to properly manage evidence relevant to fairness and consistency.
Imperial Logistics Advance (Pty) Ltd v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others (2023/054694) [2025] ZAGPPHC 737 (24 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2023/054694
Judge
Flatela Luleka
The High Court granted an interim interdict stopping the Master’s appointment of additional liquidators and the postponement of a section 417/418 inquiry pending Part B.
Nkwali v Transnet National Ports Authority and Others (C10/2020) [2025] ZALCCT 52 (9 July 2025)
Court
Labour Court Cape Town
Case number
C10/2020
Judge
Tlhotlhalemaje
Review of an arbitration award upholding dismissal for procurement, safety, PFMA, and ethics breaches was dismissed as the court found the process fair and the sanction reasonable.
Special Investigating Unit and Another v Kroucamp Plumbers (Pty) Ltd and Another (WC01/2024) [2025] ZAST 10 (13 June 2025)
Court
Special Tribunal
Case number
WC01/2024
Judge
D. Makhoba
The Special Tribunal set aside two public tenders to Kroucamp Plumbers, granted condonation for late filing, pierced the corporate veil, and dismissed the counterclaim.
Sinenkani Football Club v South African Football Association and Others (1461/2025) [2025] ZAECMHC 24 (9 April 2025)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Case number
1461/2025
Judge
L Rusi
The court found that the fourth and fifth respondents, acting as SAFA officials, unlawfully dismissed the applicant's complaint and appeal by mischaracterizing the nature of the complaint and failing to follow the mandatory dispute resolution procedures set out in the SAFA Competition Rules. The complaint was not about play in the match but about a conflict of interest under Rule 30.1, which prohibits appointment of match commissioners with direct or indirect connections to participating teams. The fourth respondent failed to refer the matter to the Disciplinary Committee as required, and the…
Mtakata v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and Others (17671/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 52 (18 February 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
17671/2023
Judge
S G Magardie
The High Court dismissed a declaratory application challenging PRASA’s 2017 dismissal decision and found no basis to invalidate the disciplinary process.
Nthai v S (SS33/2022) [2025] ZAGPJHC 151 (14 February 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
SS33/2022
Judge
Dosio
The High Court judge recused himself after finding a close relationship with a material witness created a reasonable apprehension of bias in a criminal trial.
National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) and Another v National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and Others (2024-146579) [2024] ZALCJHB 512; [2025] 5 BLLR 525 (LC) (23 December 2024)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
2024-146579
Judge
Prinsloo
The Court found that the appointment of the Second Respondent as acting CEO was in direct contravention of the NHBRC's Acting Policy, which explicitly excludes Council members and temporary employees from acting appointments. The Council and Minister lacked authority to waive these provisions, as there was no empowering clause in the policy. The purported exceptional circumstances did not justify the breach, as qualified permanent employees were available for appointment. The appointment also violated section 195 of the Constitution, undermining principles of legality, good governance, and ef…