IRM1501 May June exams 22 May 2024

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IRM1501 May June exams 2024

EXAM QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

The Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case of Sidumo v Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others 2007 12 BLLR 1097 (CC) devised a new test to be
applied when determining the fairness of the dismissal. Discuss the case of Sidumo in the prescribed format (facts, legal question, reasons for the decision or ratio decidendi and the findings of the case) and highlight the test that the Constitutional Court designed in deciding on fairness in labour law matters.

Case Summary: Sidumo v Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd & Others

Facts:

Mr. Sidumo was employed by Rustenburg Platinum Mines as a security officer responsible