Precautionary suspension in the South African public service

Abstract

This dissertation relates to the prolonged and costly precautionary suspensions in the South African public service.

It entails a study of international law relating to this topic; through analysing international labour standards adopted by the International Labour Organisation. The study further discuss common law, as far as it relates to precautionary suspension. Then proceeds to discuss the definition of precautionary suspension, the audi alteram partem rule, and the current state of precautionary suspensions in the public service, by referring to latest developments in labour law.

The study then concludes by conducting a comparative study with the United Kingdom and the Republic of Kenya, before a chapter on conclusions and recommendations.