The matter was heard before myself on the 6th of May, 2013. The court after an attempted mediation directed the parties to, if possible, settle the matter out of court. In the event that settlement failed the parties were to approach the Registrar for the court to hand down judgment. Both parties through communication to the Court (the Appellant through a letter dated 18th June, 2013 and the Respondent through a letter dated 2 October, 2013) advised of their failure to settle. The parties having failed to settle the matter amicably I now address the merits of the appeal placed... More
The applicants in this matter are seeking an order for the permanent stay of their prosecution on charges of fraud. They allege their constitutional right to a fair trial within a reasonable period, guaranteed under s 18(2) of the former Constitution, has been violated by reason of the inordinate delay by the State to bring them to trial. More
The appellant was employed by the respondent as from December 2005 until sometime around 25 June 2009 when his contract was terminated. The appellant was aggrieved and the matter went for arbitration on 28 September 2010. The honourable arbitrator W Kambanje ruled in favour of the appellant and ordered his reinstatement. In the alternative the respondent was to pay damages in the event that reinstatement was no longer tenable. More
The appeal is noted against the determination of the Managing Director dated 21 November, 2012 which determination resulted in appellant’s conviction on the misconduct charges and the imposition of a dismissal penalty with immediate effect. More
This is an appeal against an award by an arbitrator. Before the appeal could be argued two points in limine were raised on behalf of the respondent, a third point in limine having been abandoned. More
