Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA, 2023

Part Eight: General

35. Condonation for failure to comply with the Rules and form

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(1)Subject to sub-rule (3), the Commission or a commissioner may condone any failure to comply with any provision of these Rules, on good cause shown.

 

(2)In exercising its powers and performing its functions the Commission may act in such a manner as it deems expedient in the circumstances in order to achieve the objects of the Act. In doing so it shall have regard to substance rather than form, save where the Act provides otherwise.

 

(3)The provisions of this Rule do not apply to Rule 25.