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Discretion Versus Discrimination
5th December 2024 The recruitment and selection processes are critical operational aspects of any organisation. Although employers generally have complete discretion... →
World Bank, partners and young African lawyers celebrate 10th anniversary of African Mining Legislation Atlas Project
4th December 2024 The World Bank in partnership with the African Legal Support Facility, and University of Pretoria are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the... →
Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil your festive holiday
4th December 2024 While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People... →
Tick-Tock on the Termination Clock: Determining the date of dismissal
3rd December 2024 So, you’ve terminated an employee’s services but aren’t sure of the “date of dismissal.” Determining the official date of dismissal isn’t as... →
Can an employee get paid additional remuneration by the company they are seconded to?
28th November 2024 This was the question the Labour Appeal Court had to consider in RFS Administrators v Samons and others. The core of the dispute involved... →
Sars Brings the Heat This Festive Season: Tax Evasion Is No Holiday
27th November 2024 As South Africans prepare to close the year, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is turning up the heat on tax evaders. The recent... →
Another deadline stares ZEP holders in South Africa in the face
26th November 2024 Another D-day looms this week for countless holders of a Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) who are uncertain about their stay in South Africa.... →
The Importance of Speed in Labour Matters
26th November 2024 Prompt disciplinary action is a fundamental requirement of a fair procedure. Where an employer fails to explain why disciplinary action was unduly... →