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Ntame v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (C497/2019) [2025] ZALCCT 40 (17 June 2025)
Labour Court review dismissed after upholding a dismissal for repeated dishonest conduct involving shift swaps and false time claims; late filing of the record was condoned.
Mathanda and Another v Greater Kokstad Municipality and Others (D1337/19) [2021] ZALCD 76 (14 December 2021)
The Labour Court refused reinstatement and condonation where the applicants gave an unreasonable explanation for late filing of the record and showed no prospects of success.
Ndlovu v Drager SA (Pty) Ltd (JS 558/20) [2021] ZALCJHB 228 (3 August 2021)
The Labour Court refused condonation for a late statement of case, finding no reasonable explanation for the delay and that the dispute should return to the CCMA.
SAMWU obo Members v Protrans (Pty) Ltd (JR1043/16) [2017] ZALCJHB 218 (30 May 2017)
The Labour Court reviewed and set aside a jurisdictional ruling, holding that the Bargaining Council had jurisdiction to determine a misconduct dismissal dispute.
POPCRU obo Gaeratane v Bobbejaan NO and Others (JS444/14) [2017] ZALCJHB 170 (14 February 2017)
The court found that the applicant's explanation for the delay in filing the review application was inadequate. There was no evidence that the applicant took steps to ensure his representatives acted with diligence, nor was there a satisfactory explanation for the administrative delays. The delay exceeded the statutory time limit, and the applicant failed to provide a reasonable and acceptable explanation. In accordance with established legal principles, where the delay is inordinate and unexplained, the prospects of success are immaterial. Even if considered, the grounds for review did not m…
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Pather v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR 1944/10) [2012] ZALCJHB 105 (9 October 2012)
The Labour Court refused condonation for a late review of a CCMA arbitration award, finding the delay excessive and inadequately explained.
Maruping v NBCCI and Others (C 504/07) [2010] ZALC 335 (10 December 2010)
Labour Court review of a dismissal arbitration was dismissed after the court found the reconstructed record sufficient and the award reasonable.
Maseko v CCMA and Others (JR347/02) [2003] ZALCJHB 19 (25 September 2003)
Labour Court review of a CCMA condonation ruling failed because the applicant did not give a sufficient explanation for a late referral.
Shoprite Checkers Limited v Commission Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR421/01) [2002] ZALC 143 (31 May 2002)
Late filing of a rule 7A(8) notice was condoned, but the key issue was review of an arbitration award for procedural irregularity and excess of powers.
Shoprite Checkers v CCMA and Others (JR421/01) [2001] ZALCJHB 8 (31 May 2001)
The Labour Court condoned a late rule 7A(8) notice, reviewed an arbitration award, and remitted a dismissal dispute for rehearing before another commissioner.
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