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Police vehicle emergency lights, representing workplace disciplinary proceedings, employee misconduct, plea-bargain agreements, and Labour Appeal Court guidance in South Africa.

Police vehicle emergency lights, representing workplace disciplinary proceedings, employee misconduct, plea-bargain agreements, and Labour Appeal Court guidance in South Africa.

Plea Bargains in Workplace Discipline: Labour Appeal Court Clarifies Limits

Is a plea-bargain agreement binding on the chairperson of a workplace disciplinary hearing in South Africa? In SAPS v Mkonto, the Labour Appeal Court confirmed that plea agreements are permissible but do not bind disciplinary chairpersons when deciding an appropriate sanction. The judgment explains what should happen when an agreed sanction is rejected, when an employee should be allowed to withdraw a guilty plea, and how substantive and procedural fairness apply.

Jonathan Goldberg

7 days ago3 min read

Employee using a smartphone beside a laptop, representing workplace communication through WhatsApp, employee conduct, digital evidence, and disciplinary action in labour law disputes.

Employee using a smartphone beside a laptop, representing workplace communication through WhatsApp, employee conduct, digital evidence, and disciplinary action in labour law disputes.

Labour Court upholds dismissal of NUMSA shop stewards over ‘Impimpi’ WhatsApp message

Can employees be dismissed for WhatsApp messages sent to colleagues? The Labour Court's decision in Weir Minerals Africa v NUMSA confirms that workplace communications which intimidate employees or discourage reporting misconduct can justify dismissal. Learn how the Court assessed the meaning of “impimpi”, the role of remorse, reinstatement, and the fairness of dismissal under South African labour law.

Jonathan Goldberg

Jun 93 min read

Stack of files with South African Rand banknotes tucked between pages, symbolising unauthorised money-lending activities in the workplace.

Stack of files with South African Rand banknotes tucked between pages, symbolising unauthorised money-lending activities in the workplace.

Employee Dismissed for Illegal Money-Lending Scheme Loses Court Battle

Dismissal upheld: Employee involved in illegal money-lending at work loses review bid despite claiming it was a stokvel under the NCA.

Jonathan Goldberg

Jul 30, 20253 min read

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