MRL3702
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER: 01
DUE DATE: MARCH 2024
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Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
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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:
Legal Opinion: Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others
Summary of the Facts of the Case
In the case of Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14
March 2023), the dispute arose from an employment matter between Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd, a
well-known retail company, and several employees represented by Madikwe and others. The case
was brought before the Johannesburg Labour Court for adjudication.
The facts of the case revolve around allegations of unfair labour practices and unlawful
termination of employment. It was contended by the respondents that Clicks Retailers engaged in
discriminatory conduct and subjected employees to unfair treatment. Specifically, the respondents
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER: 01
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.
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:
Legal Opinion: Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others
Summary of the Facts of the Case
In the case of Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v Madikwe and Others (JR 1924/19) [2023] ZALCJHB 67 (14
March 2023), the dispute arose from an employment matter between Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd, a
well-known retail company, and several employees represented by Madikwe and others. The case
was brought before the Johannesburg Labour Court for adjudication.
The facts of the case revolve around allegations of unfair labour practices and unlawful
termination of employment. It was contended by the respondents that Clicks Retailers engaged in
discriminatory conduct and subjected employees to unfair treatment. Specifically, the respondents
