This matter was set down as a chamber application at the instance of the applicant employee. The basis of the application was her disquiet about how the employer was handling her conditions of service issues especially as regards her entitlement to motor vehicles and school fees allowance. She prays in her draft order that this court declares that the employer has failed to handle the employee’s grievances properly and that this court decrees that the benefits she claims are indeed due to her. More
This matter was previously set down to be heard on 27 March 2020. Due to the onslaught of the CORONAVIRUS, the Chief Justice issued instructions that in order to curtail infections, only very urgent matters were going to be entertained. The applicant was contacted telephonically and informed of the position. Applicant was also advised that the matter was going to be postponed to 10 June 2020. It was also indicated to the applicant that if he was of the view that he did not need to make further submissions and was comfortable with the documents filed of record, the matter... More
This is an application for condonation for late noting of appeal. The applicant was employed by the respondent. Following allegations of misconduct, the applicant was brought before a disciplinary committee. The applicant was charged with gross negligence. It was alleged that the applicant had been entrusted with an amount of $18 000 which was to be paid to the respondent’s employees as salaries. It was averred that the applicant had alleged that he had left this sum of money at the spot where he had had a breakdown with the motor cycle he was using. The applicant had alleged that... More
