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Labour Law [2024] ZALAC 56

IMATU obo Spangenberg and Others v Overberg District Municipality and Others (CA09/2023)

IMATU obo Spangenberg and Others v Overberg District Municipality and Others (CA09/2023) [2024] ZALAC 56; [2025] 2 BLLR 137 (LAC); (2025) 46 ILJ 321 (LAC) (15 November 2024)

Court
Labour Appeal Court
Case number
CA09/2023
Judges
Savage, Mlambo, Davis

The Labour Appeal Court set aside a Labour Court order made against a non-party PAC and restored the arbitration award in a job-evaluation dispute.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Job Evaluation
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Arbitration Award
  • Ultra Vires
  • Remedies
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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAGPPHC 1135

Gas Giants CC and Another v Economic Freedom Fighters and Others (13850/2022)

Gas Giants CC and Another v Economic Freedom Fighters and Others (13850/2022) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1135; [2023] 12 BLLR 1334 (GP); (2023) 44 ILJ 2800 (GP) (31 August 2023)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
13850/2022
Judge
Sardiwalla

The court granted a final interdict against EFF and others after unlawful protests, threats, and blocked access to the applicants’ premises were linked to them on the papers.

  • Final Interdict
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Unlawful Protest
  • Apprehension Of Harm
  • Remedies
  • Motion Proceedings
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Labour Law [2022] ZALCJHB 166

Capitec Bank Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (JR1746/19)

Capitec Bank Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (JR1746/19) [2022] ZALCJHB 166 (22 June 2022)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR1746/19
Judge
Searle AJ

The Labour Court upheld a demotion finding but set aside reinstatement, substituting three months’ compensation for an unfair labour practice.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Demotion
  • Compensation
  • Arbitration Review
  • Remedies
  • Unfair-labour-practice
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Administrative Law [2021] ZAGPPHC 814

Democratic Alliance v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others; Helen Suzman Foundation v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others; Afriforum NPC v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others (2021/45997; 2021/46468; 2021/46701)

Democratic Alliance v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others; Helen Suzman Foundation v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others; Afriforum NPC v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others (2021/45997; 2021/46468; 2021/46701) [2021] ZAGPPHC 814; [2022] 2 All SA 134 (GP) (15 December 2021)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2021/45997; 2021/46468; 2021/46701
Judge
Matojane

The National Commissioner of Correctional Services acted unlawfully and irrationally in granting medical parole to Mr Zuma. The Commissioner failed to comply with the mandatory requirements of section 79(1)(a) of the Correctional Services Act and relevant regulations, which require a finding by the Medical Parole Advisory Board that the offender is terminally ill or physically incapacitated. The Board found Mr Zuma did not meet these criteria. The Commissioner impermissibly relied on medical reports that did not establish terminal illness or incapacity and considered irrelevant factors, such…

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  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Medical Parole
  • Judicial Review
  • Rule Of Law
  • Standing
  • Remedies
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Administrative Law [2020] ZAGPPHC 305

Seriti Institute NPC v Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Others (2018/26072)

Seriti Institute NPC v Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Others (2018/26072) [2020] ZAGPPHC 305 (19 June 2020)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
2018/26072
Judge
Mokose

The High Court set aside the CWP procurement process, finding the applicant’s disqualification and the implementing-agent appointments unlawful, but suspended invalidity until current contracts end.

  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
  • Public Procurement
  • Section 217 Constitution
  • Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
  • Procedural Fairness
  • Remedies For Invalid Administrative Action
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Labour Law [2018] ZALCJHB 435

Samancor Chrome Ltd (Eastern Chrome Mines) v NUM obo Mahlangu and Others (J817/15)

Samancor Chrome Ltd (Eastern Chrome Mines) v NUM obo Mahlangu and Others (J817/15) [2018] ZALCJHB 435; [2019] 1 BLLR 82 (LC) (29 August 2018)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
J817/15
Judge
Steenkamp

The Labour Court upheld an employer’s appeal against a pregnancy-discrimination award, finding unpaid leave was due to lack of suitable alternative work.

  • Employment Equity Act
  • Unfair Discrimination
  • Pregnancy Policy
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Remedies In Labour Law
  • Pregnancy-discrimination
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Competition Law [2015] ZACT 130

Pioneer Foods (Pty) Ltd v Future Life Health Products (Pty) Ltd (LM017May15)

Pioneer Foods (Pty) Ltd v Future Life Health Products (Pty) Ltd (LM017May15) [2015] ZACT 130; [2016] 1 CPLR 208 (CT) (22 December 2015)

Court
Competition Tribunal
Case number
LM017May15
Judges
Norman Manoim, Yasmin Carrim, Andiswa Ndoni

The Tribunal approved Pioneer Foods’ acquisition of a 50% stake in Future Life, finding the brands were close substitutes in a broader ready-to-eat cereal market.

  • Merger Control
  • Market Definition
  • Unilateral Effects
  • Partial Ownership
  • Remedies
  • Barriers To Entry
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Labour Law [2015] ZALCJHB 297

Director General: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development v General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council and Others (JR3306/11)

Director General: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development v General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council and Others (JR3306/11) [2015] ZALCJHB 297 (11 September 2015)

Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JR3306/11
Judge
GA Fourie

Labour Court review of a promotion-related unfair labour practice award. The promotion order was set aside and replaced with six months’ compensation.

  • Unfair Labour Practice
  • Promotion Dispute
  • Review Of Arbitration Award
  • Employment Equity
  • Remedies For Unfair Practice
  • Labour-law
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Civil Procedure [2014] ZANWHC 64

Mothoa v S (CA39/2013)

Mothoa v S (CA39/2013) [2014] ZANWHC 64 (10 July 2014)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
49/2007
Judge
A A Landman

The court discharged a rule nisi and dismissed an urgent application to freeze R500,000 commission proceeds, finding no basis for anti-dissipation relief.

  • Interim Interdict
  • Anti Dissipation Order
  • Estate Agents Act
  • Commission Agreement
  • Urgency
  • Remedies
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Competition Law [2013] ZACT 34

Competition Commission v Senwes Ltd (110/CR/Dec06)

Competition Commission v Senwes Ltd (110/CR/Dec06) [2013] ZACT 34 (15 May 2013)

Court
Competition Tribunal
Case number
110/CR/Dec06
Judges
N Manoim, Y Carrim, M Holden

The Tribunal confirmed a settlement requiring Senwes to restructure its grain business, ensure non-discriminatory storage access, and report compliance annually.

  • Abuse Of Dominance
  • Margin Squeeze
  • Section 8c Contravention
  • Remedies
  • Non Discriminatory Access
  • Corporate Structuring
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