After many warnings and multiple disciplinary hearings concerning his inappropriate conduct, Nkosingiphile was dismissed for misconduct by his employer, Jessica & Associates Inc., in accordance with the provisions of the LRA. His former employer wishes to enforce the restraint$-$of$-$trade clause he signed at the start of his employment. However, Nkosingiphile emails Jessica & Associates Inc. informing them that the restraint$-$of$-$trade clause cannot be enforced because he was dismissed and did not resign.

Advise Jessica & Associates Inc. whether Nkosingiphile$$s statement is true or false.

a$.$

True

b$.$

False