This is an application for condonation for late noting of an appeal. The application is almost three years out of time. A reading of the papers filed for the application would lead one to think that infact it is an application for review if one does not read the notice. The papers do not deal with the main issues that such an application must address. Only the reason for delay is addressed. Nevertheless the court was generous enough not to dismiss the application out of hand but pointed to the applicant the issues that needed to be addressed. The application... More
This is an application for review.
The applicants were employees of the respondent. They were charged under section 4(b) of the Statutory Instrument 15 of 2006 [SI 15 of 2006] (the national code).
They sought to be represented by an official from Zimbabwe Educational Scientific Social Cultural Workers Union (ZESSCWU). The Chairperson of the disciplinary committee ruled that ZESSCWU was not a registered trade union and the official could not represent the applicants. The applicants were grieved by this decision and upon advise from their would be representative, they abandoned the proceedings. The hearing proceeded in their absence and they... More
The background facts are that the applicant was employed as a Manager at Hard Chrome Company. He was charged with two acts of misconduct arising from allegations that he had on the 35th November 2009 paid $100.00 as booking fees for Mlibizi Lodge without seeking approval. He then from December 24th – 31st 2009 abused the facility at Mbibizi by allowing Mr Du Sat who was not a company employee and his family to occupy the company facilities for 8 days using applicant’s receipt thus prejudicing the company of $1 419.00. On the second count it was respondent’s allegation applicant... More
