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Article 3/2022

In Erasmus v Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality and Jack (2021) 32 SALLR 6 (ECG), the high court applied delictual principles within an employment environment.  What are the requirements to es

tablish a delict in this regard?

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  • firstly, a delict consists of the wrongful and culpable conduct causing patrimonial damage (pecuniary damage) – such culpable conduct can be either negligent or intentional.  The actio legis aquiliae principles are applicable

secondly, a delict consists of the wrongful and intentional infringement of an interest of personality – resulting in the recovery of sentimental damages (solatium).  The actio iniuriarum principles are so applicable

September 28, 2026

What are the principles governing common purpose misconduct?

September 21, 2026

What are the principles governing an employee’s duty to disclose to his/her employer information about misconduct?

September 14, 2026

In Article 31, we dealt with the distinction between desertion and abscondment.

In Article 32, we dealt with the misconduct of deeming desertion.

In this article, we will deal with termination of employment by operation of law in the private sector – similar to deeming to be discharged in the public sector.