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...
Beyond jurisdiction: When declaratory relief misses the mark The Labour Court’s decision in Thembelethu Vico v Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment serves as a critical reminder of the limits of declaratory relief under South African labour law. The case...
Dismissal and the new 2025 Code of Practice Small Businesses Previous Code: Acknowledged that disciplinary procedures may vary depending on the size of the business, but did not explicitly address small businesses. 2025 Code: Explicitly recognises the unique...
Draft GHG carbon budget and mitigation plan regulations and technical guidelines: What emitters need to know On 1 August 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published two important documents for public comment: Draft National Greenhouse Gas...
