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In South African labour law, “adequate notice” of a disciplinary hearing is not measured by a fixed statutory number of hours. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires a dismissal to be for a fair reason and in accordance with a fair procedure, with the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal explaining …

In Merriman BP Service Station (Pty) Ltd v Motor Industry Bargaining Council (Western Cape) and Others (C04/2021) [2026] ZALCCT 94, the Labour Court reviewed and set aside a demarcation ruling which had brought employees of a Pick n Pay Express convenience store within the registered scope of the Motor Industry …

Employers in South Africa’s hospitality industry are now firmly in the inspection spotlight. The sector is defined broadly under Sectoral Determination 14 and covers hotels, guest houses, lodges, restaurants, pubs, cafés, fast-food outlets and catering operations, so the compliance net is wide. That scrutiny is not theoretical. In 2025, the …

One of the most debated remedies for unfair dismissal in South African labour law is reinstatement. Employers often assume that where an employee has acted in a manner that destroys trust, reinstatement will not be ordered. Employees, on the other hand, frequently regard reinstatement as an automatic consequence of a …

South Africa is preparing for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June 2026 by groups campaigning against illegal immigration. The protests have been promoted by more than 20 organisations including March and March and the Kwanale Foundation, with organisers reportedly insisting that their campaign is aimed at law enforcement rather than xenophobia. …