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Labour Court
Mollyn Banda v Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (N.O.) & Anor
[2025] ZWLC 224
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
29 May 2025
Citation
[2025] ZWLC 224
Judgment No.
LC/H/224/25
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Appeal
Bench
Presiding
Mrs Justice Makamure
Full Bench
Mrs Justice Makamure
Areas of Law
Employment LawPublic Service Law
Keywords
absence from dutysick leavedismissaldisciplinary hearingmedical incapacity
Tags
disciplinary proceedingsabsenteeismsick leavepublic service
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Public Service Regulations, 2000
- Public Service Regulations, 2000
- Public Service Regulations, 2000
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant was absent from duty without good cause","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Extended periods of absence without sick leave forms"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant proved medical incapacity as defense","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Received medical attention but no medical certificates provided"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether the penalty of dismissal was excessive","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Mitigating circumstances and length of service"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The appellant, a school teacher, was dismissed for being absent from duty without good cause for two extended periods (December 2020 and May 2021 to November 2023). She claimed illness and obstruction by school authorities but failed to provide medical certificates or prove her incapacity.
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