Pule v Health Professions Council of South Africa (Reasons) (JS465/19)
Pule v Health Professions Council of South Africa (Reasons) (JS465/19) [2025] ZALCJHB 280 (12 February 2025)
The respondent's application for postponement was bona fide and made as soon as it became aware of its witness's unavailability. The respondent communicated promptly with the applicant and sought agreement, which was refused without substantive explanation. The absence of the respondent's only material witness would interfere with the completion of the trial and result in unfairness. Rule 33 of the Labour Court Rules prohibits commencement of trial under such circumstances. The prejudice to the respondent if postponement were refused would be greater than any prejudice to the applicant, espec…
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- Postponement Of Trial
- Material Witness Unavailability
- Prejudice In Postponement
- Rule 33 Labour Court
- Costs Of Postponement