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Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Cape Town court finds that his comments justified dismissal

The Labour Court in Cape Town has overturned a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruling that reinstated a team leader, finding his comments were racist. Illistration: Lisa Nelson

The Labour Court has set aside a decision reinstating a Capita South Africa team leader dismissed over racist remarks to colleagues.
The court ruled that Shaun Williamson’s comments, including remarks about a dog trained to bite African people, were racist and an assault on colleagues’ dignity.
Acting Judge Cecily-Ann Daniels found that the CCMA had failed to properly consider South Africa’s history of racial discrimination and had incorrectly concluded the employee had shown genuine remorse.

The Labour Court in Cape Town has confirmed that a call centre team leader, who…

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