South Africa Case Law

Rathebe v S (1571/2024)

Rathebe v S (1571/2024) [2025] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2025)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

1571/2024

Judges

Mocumie, Keightley, Baartman, Phatshoane, Henney

The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the only evidence presented by the State against the appellant was the uncorroborated testimony of a single witness, which did not meet the high threshold of proof beyond reasonable doubt required for conviction. The appellant's version was exculpatory and supported by the evidence, and the trial court erred in its assessment by failing to consider alternative explanations for the complainant's injuries and by not giving the appellant the benefit of the doubt. The Court emphasized the constitutional rights to a fair trial and equal treatment, holding tha…

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• Single Witness Evidence
• Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
• Fair Trial Rights
• Equal Treatment
• Condonation For Late Filing

Bongoza and Others v Adcorp Blu A Divion of Fulfilment & Services (Pty) Ltd and Others (D60/2020)

Bongoza and Others v Adcorp Blu A Divion of Fulfilment & Services (Pty) Ltd and Others (D60/2020) [2024] ZALCD 41 (4 November 2024)

Court

Labour Court Durban

Case number

D60/2020

Judge

K Allen-Yaman

The Labour Court held that the retrenchments were substantively fair because National Brands proved operational need, and the applicants’ deemed-employment argument failed.

• Retrenchment
• Operational Requirements
• Selection Criteria
• Deemed Employment
• Section 189a Procedure
• Equal Treatment