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[1]  This is an application for leave to appeal against a judgment and order of the Labour Appeal Court.[1]  That Court upheld an appeal against a decision of the Labour Court with costs.[2]

Background facts

[2]  The National Union of Mineworkers (the applicant) is acting on behalf of five of its members, namely, Ms Violet Masha, Mr Vincent Pholwane, Mr Nkipilili Siqalane, Mr Father Mhlongo, and Mr Moses Khoza.  These members were employed by SAMANCOR Limited (Eastern Chromes Mines), the first respondent, until their dismissal.