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Labour Court rejects George Municipality's bid to validate unqualified HR appointment
The Labour Court has ruled against the George Municipality's attempt to validate the appointment of a Human Resources manager who lacked the necessary qualifications, highlighting issues of fairness in the hiring process.
George Municipality's attempt to legitimise unqualified HR appointment rejected by Labour Court
Labour Court dismisses George Municipality's bid to legitimise an unqualified HR manager's appointment, exposing significant flaws in their hiring practices.
Navigating religious holidays in the modern workplace: A legal perspective
South African labour law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices, including time off for religious holidays. Legal Director at Strata-g Labour Solutions, advocate Tertius Wessels,, underscores the delicate balance required.
Frustrated Judge says civil servants must be held to account
An acting judge's remarks on public accountability highlight the serious implications of misconduct by public servants, as seen in the case of Xolola Msweli, the former municipal manager of Inxuba Yethemba Municipality.
Poetic Licence
The cargo reaches American shores, but before it can be enjoyed, the price swells. Previously, a minor import duty nudged the cost up slightly. Now, with a 30% tariff slapped on, that R100 bottle, or box, or crate, lands with a hefty R130 price tag before a single customer has set eyes on it. A tough sell when goods from other countries are unburdened by such penalties, sit beside it.
'Should be nowhere near any workplace': Court confirms dismissal in sexual harassment case
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
'Should be nowhere near any workplace': Court confirms dismissal in sexual harassment case
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
ArcelorMittal South Africa defers long steel business wind down for six months
ArcelorMittal South Africa secures a six-month deferral for its Long Steel Business, promising job retention and urging governmental solutions to longstanding industry issues.
Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case
Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs
Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case
Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs
Ekurhuleni's Dr Mashazi fails to overturn 12-month suspended sentence for ignoring court orders
Ekurhuleni Metro city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring an arbitration award favouring SA Municipal Workers' Union members. Despite multiple court orders, Mashazi failed to implement salary adjustments dating back to 2017, with the Labour Appeal Court dismissing her defence as "tenuous".
Ekurhuleni's Dr Mashazi fails to overturn 12-month suspended sentence for ignoring court orders
Ekurhuleni Metro city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring an arbitration award favouring SA Municipal Workers' Union members. Despite multiple court orders, Mashazi failed to implement salary adjustments dating back to 2017, with the Labour Appeal Court dismissing her defence as "tenuous".
'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
Court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
Five mineworkers challenge dismissal over food ban at Sibanye Gold
Five mineworkers have taken their dismissal case to the Johannesburg Labour Court after being fired for allegedly violating a food ban aimed at curbing illegal mining activities
Five mineworkers challenge dismissal over food ban at Sibanye Gold
Five mineworkers have taken their dismissal case to the Johannesburg Labour Court after being fired for allegedly violating a food ban aimed at curbing illegal mining activities
Court rule favours Truworths over seating regulations for cash desk employees
Truworths takes legal action against health inspectors' seating directive for cash desk employees, arguing compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Earnings threshold to expand the pool of 'protected' employees
From April 1, 2025, the earnings threshold in South Africa will rise to R261 748. 45, granting greater labour protections to more employees. This article explores the implications for employers and the protections afforded to those earning below the new threshold
FlySafair faces union challenges as pilots push back on new rostering system
Trade union Solidarity warns of potential pilot exodus at FlySafair due to controversial new rostering system, while the airline defends changes as industry standard. Tensions mount ahead of crucial salary negotiations
Electoral Commission's strike limitation sparks legal battle
The Johannesburg Labour Court examines Nehawu's challenge against the Electoral Commission's restrictions on strike action during critical election periods
Paternity test drama leads to woman's victory in unfair dismissal case
A woman's false accusation of paternity against a colleague leads to her dismissal and a legal battle over the fairness of her termination.
Paternity test drama leads to woman's victory in unfair dismissal case
A woman's false accusation of paternity against a colleague leads to her dismissal and a legal battle over the fairness of her termination.
Woman wins unfair dismissal case after paternity test drama at work
A woman wrongly dismissed for pursuing a paternity claim against a colleague has won her case at the Labour Court, with her employer ordered to pay R156 000 in compensation. The court ruled that honest belief doesn't constitute misconduct.
Le Franschhoek Hotel's legal battle over chef's dismissal after kitchen fire
After a heroic act during a kitchen fire, a chef's dismissal from the Le Franschoek Hotel came under the judicial spotlight.