Can disciplinary chairpersons reject plea deals? LAC ruling sheds light
bizcommunity | 12.02.2026 22:44
The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has handed down a compelling decision that tackles a question many employers and legal practitioners grapple with: Can a disciplinary chairperson reject a lenient sanction that emerges from a plea‑bargaining process? This question was answered by the LAC in South African Police Services v Mkonto and Others. We unpack this important case in detail below.
