On 9 December 2015 I made an order dismissing an application for condonation. On the basis that I did not find that the explanation given for the delay was reasonable and further that the applicant’s prospects of success on appeal were NOT good ones. More
This is an appeal against the respondent’s (employer’s) decision to find the appellant guilty of ‘Theft or fraud’. The factors which gave rise to the allegations against the appellant were that illegal panning activities were taking place in and around 9E30 Western Haulage at the employer’s mine. Security details and an overseer miner had detected illegal blasts in the section. An investigating team that was set up found that panning activities had taken place. More
This is an appeal against the award that was handed down by honourable arbitrator R E Nhiwatiwa on 6 September 2015. The arbitrator ordered the respondent Mazurura Store to pay Sumali Dinners a total sum of USD$16 425 being underpaid wages, cash in lieu of leave and overtime pay. More
This is an appeal against the decision of the respondent employer where it demoted applicant from her position as acting headmistress following allegations of acting contrary to her duties in breach of the Public Service Regulations 1 of 2000 as amended. More
This is an appeal from the decision of the arbitrator. The facts in this matter are largely common cause. Respondent was injured during his course of duties in 2010. He sought medical attention which took a long time up until 2012. The appellant proceeded to terminate respondent’s employment contract in terms of section 14 (4) of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]. Respondent took the matter to the Labour Officer and this subsequently led to arbitration. The arbitrator found in favour of the respondent and the appellant has approached this Court on appeal. Appellant’s grounds of appeal are as follows: More
