Mahlaba v Bhenjane Security Sevices CC (JS1334/02) [2003] ZALC 140 (5 February 2003)

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Brief Summary

Labour Law — Unfair Deductions — Applicant claiming unfair deduction of R7 239,24 from salary for cellphone and motor vehicle expenses — Respondent failing to oppose the claim — Court accepting applicant's evidence and ordering payment of the claimed amount with interest.

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IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
BRAAMFONTEIN CASE NO: JS1334/02
2003-02-05
In the matter between
SILAS MAHLABA Applicant
and
BHENJANE SECURITY SERVICES CC. Respondent
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J U D G M E N T
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REVELAS, J:
1. The   applicant   was   employed,   according   to   his   pleadings,  
from   October   2001   to   May   2002.     He   stated   that   the  
respondent   had   unfairly   deducted   R7   239,24   from   his  
salary.     He   stated   that   this   was   unfair,   because   it  
related to cellphone expenses and motor vehicle expenses,  
which he was not obliged to pay.
2. The respondent has elected not to oppose this matter and  
therefore I have to accept the evidence of the applicant

as it stand. 
3. In the circumstances I make the following order.
1. The respondent is to pay the applicant R7 239,24.
2. Interest at the rate of 15,5% will accrue to the amount  
of R7   239,24 per annum.
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E. Revelas