Sneller Verbatim/HVDM
IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
BRAAMFONTEIN CASE NO: JR1075/01
2002-03-05
In the matter between
1st Applicant
2nd Applicant
3rd Applicant
4th Applicant
SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD, RETAIL AND
5th Applicant
and
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTRE 1 st
Respondent
2nd Respondent
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J U D G M E N T
Delivered on 5 March 2002
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REVELAS J:
1. This is an application for the setting aside and review
of a ruling made by the second respondent wherein he
refused to grant condonation to the first four
applicants in respect of the late referral of their
dispute. There were several applications for
condonation in this matter, including an appeal.
1. 2. I am satisfied that the Dispute Resolution Centre,
the first respondent, is also to blame for the delay in
this matter and that justice would be served best if
the ruling is set aside and the matter is referred to
the first respondent to be arbitrated.
3. I make the following order:
1. The ruling under case number 06/656/2000 dated 26 July
2001 handed down on 26 July is set aside.
2. The matter is referred back to the first respondent for
arbitration, condonation having been granted.
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E. Revelas