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LABOUR COURT SPOTLIGHT: When a Romance at Work Ends — and Becomes Grounds for Dismissal
Mediclinic Nelspruit v Charles Thamsanq Shiba: A Case Study 📍 Mediclinic Nelspruit v Charles Thamsanqa Shiba (JR1899/21) – Labour Court Judgment, 9 June 2025 In a recent judgement that highlights professionalism and personal conduct in the workplace, the Labour Court was asked to decide if persistent, unwanted communication with a former partner justifies dismissal. This was the case even in the absence of physical harassment. The Case Overview Here's what happened: 🔹 Mr. S
Alan van der Merwe
Jun 193 min read
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