Health and safety in the workplace is a matter of life and death, depending on the environment of course. When an employee is injured or develops a disease due to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]