Ndwandwe and Another v Nkosi and Another (D536/21) [2021] ZALCD 72 (3 September 2021)
Court
Labour Court Durban
Case number
D536/21
Judge
L R Naidoo
The Labour Court dismissed an urgent application by an municipal administrator because the applicants failed to prove authority to litigate for the municipality.
Maluti A Phofung Local Municipality and Others v South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and Others (JR1063/19) [2020] ZALCJHB 19; [2020] 6 BLLR 581 (LC) (31 January 2020)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR1063/19
Judge
Van Niekerk
The Labour Court refused condonation for a late review of multiple arbitration awards and settlement agreements, finding the delay excessive and poorly explained.
Rudman v Maquassi Hills Local Municipality and Others (J 3495/18) [2018] ZALCJHB 371 (8 November 2018)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
J 3495/18
Judge
Tlhotlhalemaje
The Court found that the circumstances of the case were unique and exceptional, primarily due to the time-sensitive nature of the applicant's acting appointment and the principle of legality regarding the powers of an administrator appointed under section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution. The Administrator's termination of the applicant's acting appointment was not supported by discernable reasons and was contrary to a standing Council resolution. The applicant faced real and irreparable harm, including disciplinary action, if execution was not granted. The respondents' alleged harm was self-cre…