Lesedi v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR667/15) [2018] ZALCJHB 57 (15 February 2018)

SUMMARY This matter concerns a review application brought about by Moeti John Lesedi (the “Applicant”) who is reviewing an arbitration order made by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (the “CCMA”), who is the First Respondent in the matter and Commissioner Timothy Boyce (the “Second Respondent”). The Applicant’s review application concerns Dischem Pharmacies (the
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Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union on behalf of Members v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration & others (2018) 39 ILJ 1303 (LC)

SUMMARY The factual matrix from which this judgment originates concerns a dispute between AMCU (“the Trade Union”) and Murray & Roberts (“the Employer”). At the heart of contentions between the parties was the Trade Union’s ability to acquire organisational rights from the Employer.  The Employer maintained that a contract had been concluded between the respective
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: The Employer’s Obligation to Take Positive Steps in Protecting Its Employees

By Pierre van der Merwe, Partner and Charlotte Clarke, Candidate Attorney, 8 November 2017   Introduction The issue of sexual harassment is in the spotlight recently with everyone from Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein to our own South African politicians coming under fire for their conduct. The #MeToo movement has further encouraged victims of sexual harassment
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