Whistleblown away: When ethics trump internal discipline In a landmark decision handed down by the Labour Court of South Africa on 1 July 2025, Judge Daniels granted final relief to Masixole Bangeni, a provincial manager at the Local Government SETA, effectively...
Settlement Agreements, variations, and adjudication: Lessons from London Eco Homes v Raise Now Ealing Disputes are almost unavoidable in the construction industry, and settlement agreements often seem like the quickest way to resolve issues. However, a crucial...
No excuse for delay: Labour court draws the line In the case of South African Police Services v Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council and Others (Labour Court, Cape Town, Case No: D131/2022), the South African Police Services (SAPS) sought to reinstate a...
From boardroom to courtroom: What chairpersons must learn from Mabona The recent Labour Court judgment in Johanna Mabona v Exarro Ferroalloys (Pty) Ltd & Others (Case No: JR 590/23) offers a compelling examination of procedural fairness, conflict of interest, and...
Checklist of dos and don’ts for the transfer of employment contracts from one employer to another in South Africa, based on Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and guidance from the CCMA DOs Legal & procedural compliance Confirm the transfer...
