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Labour Court of South Africa, Cape Town

The Labour Court has the same status as a high court. The Labour Court adjudicates matters relating to labour disputes. Appeals are made to the Labour Appeal Court. 

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Twinell House, 1st Floor, 113 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8001
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https://www.justice.gov.za/labourcourt/
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August 2025
Kareeberg Local Municipality and Another v Solidarity obo Brittnell ; In re: Solidarity obo Brittnell v Kareeberg Local Municipality and Another (2025-076403) [2025] ZALCCT 32 (29 August 2025)
Legal advice privilege protects opinions and related council deliberations; inadvertent disclosure did not waive privilege and privileged material was struck out.
Legal advice privilege – communications and deliberations revealing legal opinions obtained in anticipation of litigation; inadvertent disclosure – does not necessarily waive privilege where privilege is promptly asserted; review records – duty to produce complete record does not override legal advice privilege; striking out – privileged material inadmissible and may be struck out; remedial relief – redaction and replacement affidavits, prohibition on publication.
 29 August 2025
South African Social Security Agency v Van Der Merwe (C305/2023) [2025] ZALCCT 21 (19 August 2025)
Appointment review dismissed due to lack of procedural defect and unreasonable delay; SASSA employees not governed by the Public Service Act.
Labour law – SASSA employees – applicability of Public Service Act – meaning of State in s158(1)(h) LRA – review of appointment – legality – delay in instituting review – procedural fairness – relevant prejudice.
 19 August 2025