SABC journalists to return to work
Four SABC journalists axed by the SABC will be going back to work tomorrow.
This comes after the Labour Court ruled on Tuesday that their dismissals were unlawful.
The four is part of a group of eight journalists who were fired for challenging the broadcaster's editorial policy that banned the broadcast of violent protests.
This judgement is expected to be a precursor to what will unfold when three more journalists challenge their dismissals on Thursday
The order states that the journalists must return to work with immediate effect, while placing an interdict on all disciplinary processes.
Furthermore, within the next five days, all persons that were responsible for the dismissals must submit to the court why they shouldn't be personally held accountable for the legal fees.
Trade union Solidarity has labelled the judgment a victory for democracy, singling out COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the person liable for the legal costs.
"We knew all along that we would win as our case was morally and juristically justified. Our members can now return to work to do what they are passionate about. The reason why the SABC saga attracted so much interest was because Motsoeneng had challenged the constitutional democracy and democracy prevailed. A win such as this one should have implications for Motsoeneng," Solidarity Chief Executive Dirk Hermann said.