The Labour Court in Gqeberha upholds the dismissal of a correctional officer accused of sexually harassing a colleague during a lift home. The ruling finds that the conduct constitutes serious misconduct and supports the employer’s decision to impose a disciplinary sanction rather than rely on informal remedies such as apologies. The court emphasises that sexual harassment is treated as a grave workplace issue requiring formal action through the disciplinary process. In doing so, it signals that staff conduct of this nature falls within conduct that undermines workplace safety and respect and is not addressed adequately by contrition alone. The decision confirms that, where evidence supports allegations of sexual harassment, dismissal remains an appropriate disciplinary outcome under labour law and workplace policy. The matter is decided within the context of the correctional workplace, where strict standards of professional conduct are expected, particularly when interactions involve colleagues. The court’s judgment therefore affirms the dismissal and the disciplinary approach taken by the employer.