South Africa Case Law

Seunane v South African Police Service and Others (JR1982/24)

Seunane v South African Police Service and Others (JR1982/24) [2025] ZALCJHB 93 (5 March 2025)

Court

Labour Court Johannesburg

Case number

JR1982/24

Judge

N Tshisevhe

The Applicant failed to provide a satisfactory and detailed explanation for the excessive 200-day delay in referring his dismissal dispute. The sick note relied upon did not corroborate his claimed period of illness, and no confirmatory affidavit was provided. His prospects of success were not demonstrated beyond a bare denial of the misconduct charges. The Second Respondent correctly applied the legal principles governing condonation, including the need for a reasonable explanation for the delay and the weighing of all relevant factors. The Applicant did not identify any reviewable irregular…

Source excerpt

• Condonation For Late Referral
• Jurisdiction Of Bargaining Council
• Review Of Arbitration Award
• Prospects Of Success
• Degree Of Lateness

HLB CMA South African Inc v Boshielo and Others (JR244/24)

HLB CMA South African Inc v Boshielo and Others (JR244/24) [2024] ZALCJHB 390 (17 September 2024)

Court

Labour Court Johannesburg

Case number

JR244/24

Judge

Myburgh, AJ

The Labour Court reviewed and set aside a CCMA condonation ruling, finding the commissioner unreasonably accepted the employee’s explanation for a late unfair dismissal referral.

• Condonation
• Unfair Dismissal
• Review Of Ccma Ruling
• Degree Of Lateness
• Prospects Of Success
• Ccma-review