Shadreck Mkuwu and Godknows Dube v John Mack and Company (t/a Golden Valley Mine)

[2023] ZWLC 261

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

19 July 2023

Citation

[2023] ZWLC 261

Judgment No.

LC/H/261/2023

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Condonation

Bench

Presiding

Kudya J

Full Bench

Kudya J

Areas of Law

Labour lawCivil procedure

Keywords

condonationlate filingemployment terminationreviewappeal

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the employees have provided a good excuse for late filing of review and appeal applications","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"5-month delay; loss of employment; difficulty sourcing legal fees"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the employees have plausible cases on appeal and review","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Allegation of insufficient evidence; failure to invite mitigation"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

Two employees of Golden Valley Mine sought condonation for late filing of applications for review and appeal after being dismissed from employment. They were approximately 5 months out of time, claiming they were seeking funds to engage legal counsel.

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