Question NW3317 to the Minister of Tourism

Years

(i) Which matters were opened and closed in each month

(ii) What were the matters in each case

(iii) What matters were settled out of court in each month

(iv) What are the reasons that each specified matter was settled out of court

(v) Which matters went to arbitration in each month

(vi) What were the outcomes in each matter

(vii) Which matters went to court in each month

(viii) What were the outcomes of each matter in each case

(a) 2020-21

1.

Brian Monare- Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

Judgement granted in favour of the Applicant (Brian Monare) and costs ordered against SAT.

n/a

Judgement granted in favour of the Applicant (Brian Monare) and costs ordered against SAT.

2.

Godfrey Gwele-

Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

3.

Thomas Bouwer- versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair labour practices claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

Labour Court granted judgement granted in favour of SAT and application dismissed.

n/a

Labour Court granted judgement granted in favour of SAT and application dismissed.

4.

Greenshoots Projects and Communications (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Application to review and set aside SAT Tender 162/2019

n/a

n/a

n/a

Applicant (Greenshoots) failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.

n/a

Applicant (Greenshoots) failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.

5.

GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism.

Breach of Contract claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6.

Tsheola Dinare versus Synergy and SAT-

Sub-contractor agreement between Synergy and the Applicant - Breach of contract

n/a

No relief was being sought against SAT and SAT will not oppose the matter. Synergy has notified SAT that the parties explored the possibility of a settlement and agreed to the same.

n/a

No relief was being sought against SAT and SAT will not oppose the matter. Synergy has notified SAT that the parties explored the possibility of a settlement and agreed to the same.

n/a

n/a

(a) 2021-22

1.

Godfrey Gwele-

Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

n/a

n/a

Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.

Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.

n/a

Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.

2.

GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism

Breach of Contract claim

n/a

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

3.

Greenshoots Projects and Communications (Pty) Ltd Versus SA Tourism.

Application to review and set aside SAT Tender 162/2019

n/a

n/a

n/a

Applicant failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.

n/a

n/a

4.

Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5.

Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(a) 2022-23

1.

GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism

Breach of Contract claim

n/a

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

2.

Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism November 2023.

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

3.

Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

4.

BLUEPRINT GROUP- Versus SA Tourism.

PAIA Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5.

ALFRED TLABUKWE MASEMENE Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

7.

WAVELA MTHOBELI- Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.

n/a

n/a

Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.

n/a

Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.

(b) 1 April 2023

1.

GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism

Breach of Contract claim

n/a

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

SAT is in the process of recovering funds.

n/a

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

SAT is in the process of recovering funds.

In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.

SAT is in the process of recovering funds.

2.

Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

3.

Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism

Review Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

4.

BLUEPRINT GROUP- Versus SA Tourism.

PAIA Application

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5.

ALFRED TLABUKWE MASEMENE- Versus SA Tourism

Labour case- unfair dismissal claim

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a