Browsing: Labour law

MTN has lost its bid to dismiss former employee Neo Thlame, with the Labour Court ruling that repeated misconduct, prior warnings, and defiance of a manager’s instruction were not enough to justify automatic dismissal.

Rand Mutual’s use of a reduced earnings figure to calculate André Derick Knoetze’s hearing loss compensation has been overturned, unlocking an additional R110 616 plus interest.

The Constitutional Court has confirmed that 666 water service workers transferred by law under Section 197, ending King Cetshwayo Municipality’s final appeal bid.

Labour Court finds no justification for lecturer’s refusal to teach, holding that abandoning duties for months warranted discipline and did not amount to an unfair labour practice.

Employees earning above R269 600 will no longer be covered by key BCEA protections on working hours, overtime and rest from 1 May 2026.

The Labour Appeal Court ruled that calling a manager a ‘white racist’ does not automatically amount to racist conduct and ordered the reinstatement of a Namaqua Wines shop steward.

The Labour Appeal Court upheld reinstatement, finding that the phrase used in a WhatsApp message did not justify dismissal when viewed in context.

A SAPS member who was initially issued a one-month unpaid suspension was later dismissed without written reasons, prompting the CCMA to rule that the dismissal was unlawful and to reinstate him with full back pay and benefits.

Oudtshoorn Municipality’s attempt to cancel a senior employee’s contract without a court order was halted, reinforcing that unlawful dismissal and self-help have no place in public administration.

Chinnette Gallichan was shot near CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD while carrying out her duties, prompting the LPC to urge the public to assist police with information.