Suspension without pay to curb dilatory conduct during disciplinary proceedings

On 16 April 2025, the Labour Court handed down judgment in Public Investment Corporation v More. The judgment concerned the application of the Prescription Act to disciplinary proceedings, and whether misconduct disciplinary charges prescribe.

On 13 February 2025, the Labour Appeal Court handed down judgment in Director-General: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment v The Sheriff, Pretoria North-East. The judgment concerned whether a security bond furnished by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment complied with section 145(7) of the Labour Relations Act. Section 145(7) permits a review applicant to furnish security to suspend the operation of an arbitration award pending the outcome of the application.

On 26 February 2025, the Essential Services Committee designated certain port services as essential in terms of section 71 of the Labour Relations Act. The application was instituted by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the operating divisions of Transnet SOC Ltd. CTH acted on behalf of the TNPA and TPT.

On 30 August 2024, the Magistrates’ Court handed down judgment in Raborife Kedibone Pauline v Moeketsi MC and Another (Case No.: LP/TBZ/RC/21/2024). The judgment concerned an exception raised by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the second defendant in the matter, relating to whether a trade union can be held vicariously liable for the actions of a shop steward.