Panyika Mataga & 11 Others v Gyproc (Pvt) Ltd

The applicants, employees of Gyproc (Pvt) Ltd, claimed underpayment and non-payment of shift allowances. An arbitrator ordered payment of outstanding wages and allowances plus 30% interest, with the union assisting in calculations. After negotiations, payments were made under documents some signed as "full and final settlement." The applicants later sought to register the arbitral award with the High Court but failed as the award did not sound in money. They then applied for quantification but the arbitrator dismissed their application after the respondent produced documents showing full and final settlement. The applicants' appeal to the Labour Court was out of time, and their condonation application was dismissed. They now seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the interpretation of the arbitrator's order and the trade union's mandate.