Garden Route District Municipality v Mqota-Tshiki (C521/2022)
Garden Route District Municipality v Mqota-Tshiki (C521/2022) [2024] ZALCCT 46 (8 October 2024)
The Court found that the review application was brought within a reasonable time and condonation was granted. On the merits, the appeal chairperson's decision to reinstate the employee, who was found guilty of fraud and gross dishonesty and breach of the municipal code of conduct, was irrational and unreasonable. The seriousness of the misconduct, the lack of remorse, and the breach of statutory and policy frameworks warranted dismissal. The appeal chairperson failed to properly apply her mind to the sanction and did not adequately consider the aggravating factors. Dismissal is the only appro…
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- Review Of Internal Disciplinary Decision
- Fraud And Gross Dishonesty
- Municipal Code Of Conduct
- Supply Chain Management Policy
- Condonation For Late Filing