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MRL3702
EXAM PACK
DISTINCTION QUALITY
UNISA EXAM
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November
2025
MRL3702
Labour Law
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
This paper consists of 9 pages
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of 4 questions. Answer ALL of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination on the timetable is 4 hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given
30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must be
uploaded via the myExams platform on 17 OCTOBER 2025. before 12H:30 (South
African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed material.
However, while the examination is in progress, you are not allowed to consult another
person or any source in order to assist you to answer any of the questions contained
in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you may not assist
another student in answering any of the questions contained in this question paper.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to
activate the Invigilator App between 07H:45 and 08H:30. (South African Standard
Time).
The QR code is provided below on page 10
7. Your exam file must be uploaded on the myExams platform.
7.1 When ready to submit, open the Take-Home assessment again and click on the Add
Submission button. Note: You only get 10 minutes after the due time to submit
your script on the Invigilator App and 30 minutes on the myExams portal.
, MRL3702
6 October/November 2025
QUESTION 1
Kodumela Moepatutse Mining (Pty) Ltd (KMM) is an established mine which holds a world
record as the only mine to ever unearth the largest blue diamond. A blue diamond is a
rare discovery, and the most sought-after mineral in the market for its unparalleled
commercial value. Ten (10) years later there is a huge demand for black diamond. As a
result, KMM informs employees that based on its three-year business focus and goals,
employees will be disciplined for incapacity if they fail to unearth a black diamond.
Write a well-supported legal opinion on the fairness and reasonableness of KMM’s
communication to employees regarding the unearthing of black diamonds and any
possible disciplinary action.
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Ramalathla-mollo (Pty) Ltd (RM) carries on the business of selling coal. It uses
horse-drawn carts to make deliveries. RM has one hundred (100) horses and fifty
(50) carts. Its clients are in rural communities who use coal to cook and keep their
households warm, mainly during the winter season. During other seasons of the
year, RM relies on thirty (30) employees who take orders, load and deliver coal,
each earning a monthly salary of R10 000.00. In winter, RM increases the number
of staff members as the demand for coal increases. For the 2025 winter season,
RM engaged 30 more employees on four months fixed-term contracts. When the
four months expired, all the fixed-term employees were released.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
RELEVANT LEGAL AUTHORITY:
(a) List two forms of ‘non-standard employees’. (2)
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October/November 2025
(b) Under which circumstances are employers allowed to hire fixed-term
employees for more than three months? (9)
(c) Assume that a new coal-powered train is introduced in a neighboring
country. The owner of the train approaches RM for a coal supply in large
volumes. Due to the technical nature of this kind of commercial deals, RM
hires Raitlhwana Maoto as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to handle the
deal. In terms of the employment contract, RM will pay Raitlhwana Maoto a
R100 000.00 monthly salary and the contract is renewable every month. On
the fourth renewal, Raitlhwana Maoto refuses to sign the contract and
argues that he is, in law, deemed to be a permanent employee of RM.
Advise whether Railthwana Maoto’s claim is legally valid and why? (4)
2.2 It is an established principle that a dismissal must be fair. In line with this principle,
answer the following:
(a) What are the three (3) grounds for dismissal provided for in the LRA? (3)
(b) What does the principle audi alterem partem rule entail? (2)
(c) Explain whether employees undergoing a disciplinary action are entitled to
legal representation and discuss the purpose of representation/assistance
during a disciplinary hearing. (5)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 List five (5) organisational rights which a trade union may be entitled to, and the
different ways in which organisational rights may be acquired. (10)
3.2 Discuss the levels at which collective bargaining may take place. (8)
3.3 Ramokone is a member of the Teachers Union (TU). Advise her of her rights as a
member of TU. (7)
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MRL3702
EXAM PACK
DISTINCTION QUALITY
UNISA EXAM
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November
2025
MRL3702
Labour Law
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
This paper consists of 9 pages
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of 4 questions. Answer ALL of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination on the timetable is 4 hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given
30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must be
uploaded via the myExams platform on 17 OCTOBER 2025. before 12H:30 (South
African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed material.
However, while the examination is in progress, you are not allowed to consult another
person or any source in order to assist you to answer any of the questions contained
in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you may not assist
another student in answering any of the questions contained in this question paper.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to
activate the Invigilator App between 07H:45 and 08H:30. (South African Standard
Time).
The QR code is provided below on page 10
7. Your exam file must be uploaded on the myExams platform.
7.1 When ready to submit, open the Take-Home assessment again and click on the Add
Submission button. Note: You only get 10 minutes after the due time to submit
your script on the Invigilator App and 30 minutes on the myExams portal.
, MRL3702
6 October/November 2025
QUESTION 1
Kodumela Moepatutse Mining (Pty) Ltd (KMM) is an established mine which holds a world
record as the only mine to ever unearth the largest blue diamond. A blue diamond is a
rare discovery, and the most sought-after mineral in the market for its unparalleled
commercial value. Ten (10) years later there is a huge demand for black diamond. As a
result, KMM informs employees that based on its three-year business focus and goals,
employees will be disciplined for incapacity if they fail to unearth a black diamond.
Write a well-supported legal opinion on the fairness and reasonableness of KMM’s
communication to employees regarding the unearthing of black diamonds and any
possible disciplinary action.
[25]
QUESTION 2
2.1 Ramalathla-mollo (Pty) Ltd (RM) carries on the business of selling coal. It uses
horse-drawn carts to make deliveries. RM has one hundred (100) horses and fifty
(50) carts. Its clients are in rural communities who use coal to cook and keep their
households warm, mainly during the winter season. During other seasons of the
year, RM relies on thirty (30) employees who take orders, load and deliver coal,
each earning a monthly salary of R10 000.00. In winter, RM increases the number
of staff members as the demand for coal increases. For the 2025 winter season,
RM engaged 30 more employees on four months fixed-term contracts. When the
four months expired, all the fixed-term employees were released.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
RELEVANT LEGAL AUTHORITY:
(a) List two forms of ‘non-standard employees’. (2)
, 7
October/November 2025
(b) Under which circumstances are employers allowed to hire fixed-term
employees for more than three months? (9)
(c) Assume that a new coal-powered train is introduced in a neighboring
country. The owner of the train approaches RM for a coal supply in large
volumes. Due to the technical nature of this kind of commercial deals, RM
hires Raitlhwana Maoto as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to handle the
deal. In terms of the employment contract, RM will pay Raitlhwana Maoto a
R100 000.00 monthly salary and the contract is renewable every month. On
the fourth renewal, Raitlhwana Maoto refuses to sign the contract and
argues that he is, in law, deemed to be a permanent employee of RM.
Advise whether Railthwana Maoto’s claim is legally valid and why? (4)
2.2 It is an established principle that a dismissal must be fair. In line with this principle,
answer the following:
(a) What are the three (3) grounds for dismissal provided for in the LRA? (3)
(b) What does the principle audi alterem partem rule entail? (2)
(c) Explain whether employees undergoing a disciplinary action are entitled to
legal representation and discuss the purpose of representation/assistance
during a disciplinary hearing. (5)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 List five (5) organisational rights which a trade union may be entitled to, and the
different ways in which organisational rights may be acquired. (10)
3.2 Discuss the levels at which collective bargaining may take place. (8)
3.3 Ramokone is a member of the Teachers Union (TU). Advise her of her rights as a
member of TU. (7)
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