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            <title>What the new COFI Bill means for pension funds</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The COFI Bill proposes a single, comprehensive framework for regulating the market conduct of all financial institutions in South Africa, including banks, insurers and retirement funds. Its central aim is to ensure that financial institutions treat customers fairly, operate transparently and are held accountable for their conduct throughout the product lifecycle. COFI is a cornerstone of South Africa’s ‘Twin Peaks’ model of financial regulation. Under this framework, prudential regulation is overseen by the Prudential Authority (PA), while market conduct regulation falls under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The COFI Bill equips the FSCA with a unified set of conduct tools that apply consistently across the financial services sector.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Can employers pay bonuses to non‑strikers during a protected strike? During a protected strike, tensions rise, and difficult choices are made on both sides. This Alert explores the legal position, with reference to Solidarity obo C J Arendse and 38 Others v Heineken Beverages (Pty) Ltd, a recent Labour Court judgment.   The facts and issues in brief]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Under section 158(1)(c) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), the Labour Court has jurisdiction to, inter alia, make an arbitration award or any settlement agreement an order of court. Over the years, there has been much debate and conflicting judgments on whether a wide or narrow interpretation of “any settlement agreement” should be adopted. At a glance]]></description>
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            <title>Understanding reinstatement in light of irreparable working relationships</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In the recent decision of Golden Arrow Bus Services (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (CA10/2024) [2025] ZALAC 38 (19 June 2025), the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) confirmed that although reinstatement is the primary remedy in unfair dismissal disputes, reinstatement is not always appropriate, even where a dismissal is substantively unfair. Jacobs was employed as a senior support services manager at Golden Arrow Bus Services (Pty) Ltd (GABS). He was responsible for rolling out a new smartcard ticketing system. Days before its scheduled launch, Jacobs went on pre-approved leave, assuring management that the system was ready to be rolled out. It was not.]]></description>
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            <title>Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia: 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for industry stakeholders. The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the worldwide transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power sources. With rising demand from Asia, Europe, and Africa, uranium prices are anticipated to remain high, encouraging both established producers and new market entrants to boost production and ramp up exploration. The market’s fundamentals are likely to be further strengthened by ongoing geopolitical considerations and efforts to diversify supply chains, reinforcing uranium’s status as a critical mineral for energy security.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[When an employee is reinstated by court order, the waters can be muddied and the obligations of the employer can be nuanced.   A recent case handed down by the labour court brought this into the spotlight. An employee, who had been dismissed, was reinstated by the CCMA, with an order for back pay for the period from dismissal to reinstatement.  When the employee reported for duty, the company refused to accept his services, citing a potential review application. ]]></description>
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            <title>Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made with artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier by enabling us to access information seemingly at the speed of light. Furthermore, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are on the other side of the world with a few strokes on a keyboard. At a glance]]></description>
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