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The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

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Empowerment And Education In A G20 Moment: Practical Priorities For Employers

Empowerment and education are not just social goods; they are strategic tools for employers navigating digital acceleration, climate transition and fierce competition for talent.

South Africa Employment

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Eyes On You | Navigating Employee Privacy In Africa (Video)

A multi-jurisdictional conversation where we discuss how evolving privacy laws are impacting workplace monitoring and what this means for employers operating across the continent.

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Sick Notes In South African Workplaces: Clear Rules, Fair Processes

South African law treats sick leave and medical certificates as part of a balanced system. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA) gives employees paid time to recover...

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

The Landmark Parental Leave Judgment: Cementing All Classes Of Parents As Equal Participants In Their Children's Lives

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Webber Wentzel

South Africa's Parental Leave Reform In Progress - All Parents - Biological, Adoptive, And Commissioning Are Now Entitled To Parental Leave

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Fasken

Breaking The Mould: Constitutional Court's Landmark Parental Leave Ruling

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Parental Leave Rewritten By The Constitutional Court: What Employers Must Do Now

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Weaponising Whistleblowing – A Double-edged Sword For Employers

South Africa Employment

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World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Modernising Workplace Discipline: A Short Guide To The 2025 Dismissal Code

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Provident Fund Contributions And The Labour Relations Act: Tribunal Reaffirms Employers Statutory Obligations

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Strava vs. Garmin: Branding, Patents And The Battle For Data Attribution

South Africa IP

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Critical Minerals – A Continental Lens

South Africa Energy

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The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

The Right To Electricity And Water Understood Within A Constitutional And Administrative Law Perspective

South Africa Government

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Ria Pretorius - Director Business Risk Service. Brand Video (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Stuck On The Tarmac? The Legal Limits Of The CCMA's Powers And The Right To Appeal

The recent Labour Appeal Court ("LAC") decision in the dispute between South African Airways ("SAA") and two major unions - the South African Cabin Crew Association...

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Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert ended the career of Astronomer's CEO, placed its Chief People Officer under an uncomfortable spotlight, and triggered a reputational firestorm...

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Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)

Our competition and employment law Executives discuss the cross-border impact of international competition law and staying ahead in an increasingly interconnected global landscape

South Africa Anti-trust

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Fifty Cents, Zero Trust: How A Trivial Shortfall Cost A Teller Her Job

When Standard Bank teller Nomfundo Khumalo returned from sick leave, a surprise cash check exposed a mystery bag of R20 in R1 coins in her till.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Words Have Power: When Unfounded Allegations Sink Reinstatement

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Not So Fast: When Retrenchment Goes Off The Wall

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Client Alert: How One Missed Step Sank A Whistle-Blower Dispute

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

No Quick Fix: When Strikes Become Violent

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Suspension vs Special Leave: A Rose By Any Other Name…

South Africa Employment

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A Timely Reminder For Employers: Compliance With Pension Funds Act Is Non-Negotiable

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

Preserving The Status Quo In Pension Fund Disputes: Insights From Cadac Pension Fund And Others v Nash And Others

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Principles Relating To Condonation For The Failure To Comply With Court Rules Or Directives

South Africa Litigation

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Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

South Africa Employment

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Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships, is a restraint of trade clause.

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

Preserving The Status Quo In Pension Fund Disputes: Insights From Cadac Pension Fund And Others v Nash And Others

The recent High Court judgement in Cadac Pension Fund and Others v Nash and Others (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, 16 April 2025) offers important guidance on the role of interim interdicts...

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Principles Relating To Condonation For The Failure To Comply With Court Rules Or Directives

The Johannesburg High Court recently delivered a judgment in an application for leave to appeal by the State Attorney against Viwe Notshe SC ("Mr Notshe") and the Solicitor-General of South Africa ("Solicitor-General").

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Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

Following the amendments to the Employment Equity Act, 1998, that introduce sector-specific numerical targets, which came into force on 1 January 2025...

South Africa Employment

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From Home Office To The Highway: Employers Calling The End Of The Hybrid-Working Model

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Physical Agents Regulations 2024, Noise Exposure Regulations 2024, And Amendment Of The General Safety Regulations 2025

On Thursday, 06 March 2025, Notices 5952, 5953, and 5954 were published in Government Gazette No. 52226...

South Africa Employment

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A Claim For Equal Benefits For Parents Of Newborn Or Adopted Children.

The High Court handed down a judgment in the case of Van Wyk and others v Minister of Employment and Labour and others scrutinising certain provisions...

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Precipitous Move

When employers inappropriately impose the normal retirement age of 65. Slabbert v Muji Motor Group (Pty) Ltd (2024) 45 ILJ 2817 (LC)The above matter came before the Labour Court as an automatically unfair dismissal.

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Transformative Power Of Employee Share Ownership Policies (ESOPs)

Employee share ownership policies (ESOPs) in the current labour environment are far more than a passing trend.

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Webber Wentzel

Employment Equity Compliance And Consultancy Offering

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

A Guide To Some Key Risks Wellness Tourism Operators Should Be Mindful Of

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

The National Minimum Wage For 2025, And Domestic Workers

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Fasken

A Closer Look At The Draft Code Of Good Practice On Dismissals

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

National Minimum Wage Increases From 1 March 2025 As New Rates Take Effect

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

The Hidden Liability Risks Of Agency Shop Agreements: When Unions Lose Their Majority

South Africa Employment

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Not Hired For Having Tattoos: Fair Or Trumped Up?

South Africa Employment

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Dismissed For Using Cell Phones At Work

South Africa Employment

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Trump Rolls Back DEI, South Africa Must Stay The Course On Inclusion

South Africa Commercial

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Public Sector Wage Talks (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

Deale Attorneys

Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

South Africa Employment

Deale Attorneys

A Look At SA's 2024 Employment Landscape (Video)

South Africa Employment

Deale Attorneys

Struck Out | When A Union Fails To Give A Valid Strike Notice

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Working On The Weekend Like Usual

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Fishing Outside The Scope Of The Pre-Arbitration Minute

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Orison Legal

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Key Considerations When Employing Foreign Nationals In South Africa (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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