South Africa Case Law

Plettenberg Bay Ratepayers and Residents Association and Another v Bitou Municipality and Others (11309/2020)

Plettenberg Bay Ratepayers and Residents Association and Another v Bitou Municipality and Others (11309/2020) [2024] ZAWCHC 71 (4 March 2024)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

11309/2020

Judge

Bhoopchand

The court dismissed a review of Bitou Municipality’s vehicle-leasing resolution for the mayor and deputy mayor, holding the applicants relied on the wrong legislation.

• Municipal Powers
• Judicial Review
• Remuneration Of Public Office Bearers
• Cost Containment Regulations
• Tools Of Trade
• Local Government Procurement

Seale and Another v Marce Fire Fighting Technology (J947/2023)

Seale and Another v Marce Fire Fighting Technology (J947/2023) [2023] ZALCJHB 220 (13 July 2023)

Court

Labour Court Johannesburg

Case number

J947/2023

Judge

Lallie

The Court found that it had jurisdiction to hear the application under section 157(2) of the LRA, as the applicants alleged a violation of their fundamental right to fair labour practices. The application was urgent, as the applicants acted promptly following their suspension and demonstrated that they would suffer irreparable harm without access to their personal information, which was crucial and time-sensitive for their work. The respondent conceded that the applicants were entitled to the documents outside the scope of the Companies Act, and the applicants established a clear right to tho…

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• Interim Relief
• Jurisdiction Of Labour Court
• Personal Information
• Tools Of Trade
• Urgent Application

Rand West City Local Municipality v Goba (J 748/21)

Rand West City Local Municipality v Goba (J 748/21) [2021] ZALCJHB 157 (20 July 2021)

Court

Labour Court Johannesburg

Case number

J 748/21

Judge

Prinsloo

The Labour Court ordered a suspended municipal manager to return employer-owned electronic devices needed for an investigation, and awarded 50% costs.

• Precautionary Suspension
• Tools Of Trade
• Disciplinary Investigation
• Costs Award
• Cellphone Policy
• Precautionary-suspension