NERSA publishes draft Independent Transmission Project (ITP) cost recovery rules On 23 September 2025, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) published the draft Cost Recovery Rules for ITPs. NERSA invited public comments by 27 October 2025 The rules...
Three paths to closure: A guide to lis pendens, res judicata, and compromise In South African labour law, disputes often evolve through multiple forums: conciliation, arbitration, and litigation. When parties attempt to raise or defend claims that have already been...
The power of words: How one email changed a labour dispute In the matter of Lorren v Raydian, the applicant approached the Labour Court alleging that her dismissal by the respondent was procedurally and substantively unfair. The respondent raised a special plea,...
The power of language: When a slip of the tongue becomes a dismissal The recent Labour Court judgment in GIWUSA obo Siyabonga Lungelobuthelezi v AEL Mining Services offers a sobering reminder of the importance of respectful conduct in the workplace, especially in...
Signed, but not settled: When settlement agreements do not end the story In the Labour Court matter of Gottlieb and Others v Procure Genii, five former employees challenged their dismissals and sought reinstatement or compensation. The employer raised a preliminary...
Your handy retrenchment compliance checklist Preliminary assessment Confirm retrenchment is due to operational requirements (economic, technological, structural). Determine if it’s a small-scale (Section 189) or large-scale (Section 189A) retrenchment. Selection...
