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AI summary
The matter concerned sixteen former SAPS members who joined the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department and relied on a letter dated 13 January 2021 about accelerated progression to sergeant. The Court dismissed the special plea, but found that the plaintiffs had not proved the written agreement they relied on and dismissed the claim. Each party was ordered to pay its own costs.
This may be relevant to disputes about alleged agreements, employee progression terms, and notices served on organs of state.
Evidence from source
The special plea is dismissed. 2. The claim is dismissed. 3. Each party to pay their own costs.
Supports: Summary of the order and outcome.
the plaintiffs relied on what they characterised as a written agreement: the letter of 13 January 2021.
Supports: Summary sentence about the letter relied on by the plaintiffs.