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Managerial review vs double jeopardy: Drawing the line in disciplinary action In a recent decision, the Labour Court of South Africa addressed the complex interplay between disciplinary procedures,...

Beyond disobedience: What makes conduct contemptuous in labour law? Contempt of court is a serious allegation, particularly in labour law where compliance with rulings and awards is essential to...

Reinstatement is a two-way street: Labour Court clarifies employee duties In a recent judgment delivered by the Labour Court in Johannesburg, the court dismissed an application brought by Mr...

No hearing, no problem? The legality of written disciplinary processes In the modern workplace, disciplinary hearings are a common tool for addressing employee misconduct. But must these hearings...

Understanding the new urgency rules in South African courts New procedural changes affecting urgent applications in South Africa’s High Court and Magistrates’ Courts come into effect on 4 July 2025....

Who’s in charge? A union leadership dispute and the lessons it offers In a recent Labour Court decision, a long-running leadership battle within a trade union offered a sharp reminder of how...

Work permits vs. workplace rights: Understanding the Kolobi case Kolobi, a foreign national from Lesotho, applied for a Mineral Resource Technician (C3) position at Sibanye Gold. Although she was...

SCA upholds bidder's disqualification to protect integrity in procurement This case involved Aventino Ecotroopers Joint Venture (Aventino) challenging the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s...

Cape High Court criticises Home Affairs for rejecting gay refugee’s asylum claim Key ruling on LGBTQIA+ rights and administrative law On 29 May 2025, the Western Cape High Court delivered a...

South Africa’s Labour Court has gone fully digital: What HR and Legal teams need to know From 14 April 2025, South Africa’s Labour Court officially made the leap to a fully digital system. Whether...

When restraint clauses fall flat: A reminder to keep them real and reasonable It’s not uncommon for businesses to want to stop former employees from joining a competitor. But just having a...

Vesting agreements under the draft SA Market Code Vesting agreements under South Africa’s draft Market Code play a crucial role in the transition from a vertically integrated utility model to a...