Desertion as Misconduct: The Labour Court Affirms Employer’s Right to Dismiss for Prolonged Absence Without Permission

In Sibanye Rustenburg Platinum Mines v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR 2227/21) [2025] ZALCJHB 207 (30 May 2025), the Labour Court revisited the legal character of desertion and clarified its treatment within the framework of misconduct in South African labour law. The judgment reaffirms the employer’s right to dismiss employees who […]

Distinguishing Leave from Special Leave to Appeal: The Supreme Court of Appeal Clarifies Procedural Nuance in Savannah Country Estate HOA v Zero Plus Trading

In the evolving jurisprudence of South African appellate procedure, the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Savannah Country Estate Homeowners Association v Zero Plus Trading 194 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2024] ZASCA 40 provides critical guidance on the distinction between leave to appeal and special leave to appeal under the Superior […]

Supreme Court of Appeal Correspondent Services – Bloemfontein | www.mayet.law

At Mayet & Associates, we offer a specialised and highly responsive Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) correspondent service from our strategically located office in Bloemfontein, South Africa. With years of experience in handling appeal matters and a deep understanding of the SCA’s procedural rules and practice directives, we are your trusted partner for all appellate-related […]

The Enforceability of Settlement Agreements: When Does Breach Become Contempt?

Settlement agreements, once made orders of court, possess a dual character, they operate both as a private contract and a binding judicial directive. This dual nature was sharply brought into focus in the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision in Compensation Solutions (Pty) Ltd v The Compensation Commissioner and Others [2024] ZASCA 59, where the Court […]

Legal Status and Patrimonial Consequences of Muslim Marriages in South Africa: A Continuing Evolution

The legal recognition of Muslim marriages in South Africa remains a complex and evolving matter, situated at the intersection of constitutional rights, religious freedoms, and formal statutory frameworks. Despite incremental progress, key uncertainties persist, particularly regarding the patrimonial consequences of unregistered Muslim marriages and the enforceability of antenuptial contracts concluded in anticipation of a Shari’ah-compliant […]