MRL3702
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION
Study the case Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14
March 2023) and write a two-page legal opinion about the case. Your legal opinion must have the
following –
• SUMMARY OF THE FACTS OF THE CASE (2)
• ISSUE(S) IN DISPUTE IN THE CASE (1)
• THE COURT’S DECISION (1)
ANSWER:
Summary of the Facts of the Case
Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14 March 2023) involves an
employment dispute between Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd, a major retail company, and several employees
represented by Madikwe and others. The case was heard in the Johannesburg Labour Court and centred
around allegations of unfair dismissal and procedural irregularities.
The dispute stemmed from the termination of employment contracts of the employees by Clicks Retailers
(Pty) Ltd. According to the company, the termination was based on alleged misconduct by the employees,
which purportedly violated the company's code of conduct and employment policies.
The employees, represented by Madikwe and others, contested the validity of their dismissals, arguing that
they were unfairly treated and that proper disciplinary procedures were not followed by Clicks Retailers (Pty)
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION
Study the case Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14
March 2023) and write a two-page legal opinion about the case. Your legal opinion must have the
following –
• SUMMARY OF THE FACTS OF THE CASE (2)
• ISSUE(S) IN DISPUTE IN THE CASE (1)
• THE COURT’S DECISION (1)
ANSWER:
Summary of the Facts of the Case
Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14 March 2023) involves an
employment dispute between Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd, a major retail company, and several employees
represented by Madikwe and others. The case was heard in the Johannesburg Labour Court and centred
around allegations of unfair dismissal and procedural irregularities.
The dispute stemmed from the termination of employment contracts of the employees by Clicks Retailers
(Pty) Ltd. According to the company, the termination was based on alleged misconduct by the employees,
which purportedly violated the company's code of conduct and employment policies.
The employees, represented by Madikwe and others, contested the validity of their dismissals, arguing that
they were unfairly treated and that proper disciplinary procedures were not followed by Clicks Retailers (Pty)
