Explore the case of Sulzer Pumps (Pty) Ltd v Nomxhanya [2024] ZALCJHB 253, where the Labour Court reviewed the fairness of a SHE Manager’s dismissal following multiple lost-time injuries. Learn about the court’s decision on procedural fairness, substantive unfairness, and the awarded compensation.
Explore pivotal rulings from South African courts, including cases on foster child support, deceased estate obligations, child relocation, care and contact assessments, and representation in family trust disputes. Understand how the courts prioritize the best interests of children in diverse legal contexts.
Explore the complexities of parental rights and responsibilities in cases involving gamete donors under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. This blog discusses a recent case where a lesbian couple and a sperm donor disputed the extent of his parental role, highlighting legal definitions and the best interests of the child.
Explore the case of Central Authority for RSA v DM [2024] ZAWCHC 170, where the court examined the concept of habitual residence in an international child abduction dispute under the Hague Convention. Learn about the critical factors considered, including mutual intent to relocate, jurisdictional facts, and the children’s preferences.
Discover the court’s reasoning in the case of Maree v Master of High Court, Bloemfontein [2024] ZAFSHC 154, which addresses the right of habitatio under a will and ante-nuptial contract. Learn how the court set aside the Master’s decision to uphold an objection to the applicant’s claim, ensuring justice in estate administration.
In the case of NUFBWSAW v Coca Cola Beverages [2024] JA130-22 (LAC), the Labour Appeal Court upheld the substantive fairness of CCBSA’s retrenchments due to economic pressures, including the sugar tax impact. The court found CCBSA’s restructuring response to be commercially rational and fair, dismissing the appeal.
Explore the legal intricacies of the Central Authority v NM [2024] case, which addresses international child abduction under the Hague Convention, focusing on habitual residence, wrongful retention, and defenses against child return.
Explore the key legal insights from a recent Labour Appeal Court ruling on employee misconduct involving fraudulent sick notes, focusing on the appropriateness of sanctions and the impact of mitigating factors in employment law. Understand the balance between individual circumstances and employer policies in maintaining workplace integrity.
Explore our comprehensive overview of key April 2024 family law cases in South Africa. Learn about recent legal developments in divorce, customary marriages, and more, impacting family law practices.
Explore the High Court’s decision in R.R and Others v J.R and Others on the complexities of trustee disputes and the legal thresholds for judicial intervention in family trusts.
Explore the groundbreaking judgment on workplace drug policies vs. employee privacy rights in cases of medicinal cannabis use. Learn about the balance between workplace safety and personal privacy.
Explore the intricacies of a recent high-profile contractual dispute case where specific performance and the enforceability of contracts under the National Credit Act were key issues. This blog delves into the judicial decisions, legal implications, and critical lessons for practitioners and investors.
