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flag South Africa’s Labour Court denied former principal Wesley Neumann’s bid to be reinstated pending appeal, citing lack of exceptional circumstances.

flag The South Africa Labour Court has denied former Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann’s request to be reinstated while the Western Cape Education Department appeals a 2026 ruling ordering his return. flag Judge Molatelo Robert Makhura ruled Neumann failed to prove "exceptional circumstances" justifying immediate reinstatement, noting delays in appeals are common. flag The court found his claims of financial hardship speculative, as he remains employed part-time and has not shown irreparable harm. flag No evidence of harm to the WCED was found either. flag Neumann must wait until the appeal concludes; if he wins, he will receive back pay and benefits from February 2, 2026. flag The application was dismissed with no order for costs.

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