# Union Failed, Worker Wins Big | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-09-13T11:48:36+00:00
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## Resource

A former factory worker, Sibonakaliso Simon Zwane, was unfairly dismissed after a workplace dispute, and his union, Numsa, botched the legal fight to overturn the decision—failing to oppose the withdrawal of their Labour Court application and leaving Zwane unaware until it was too late. The High Court held Numsa liable for negligence, ruling they “allowed the review to fail,” and ordered them to pay Zwane 12 months’ salary plus interest—roughly 132,000 rand—as compensation for the unfair dismissal and poor representation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/numsa-simon-zwane-dismissal-case-high-court/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5135c13add253f99 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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