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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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The effect of a transfer of a business as a going concern on an employer and an employee

05 July 2022, Aqeelah Petersen, Fanie Botes

The phrase “out with the old, in with the new” is not completely true when it comes to the transfer... of a business as a going concern.

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Domestic employees now entitled for compensation under COIDA

23 March 2021, Aqeelah Petersen

Following an order by the Constitutional Court in November 2020, regulations have been gazetted to include domestic workers for Compensation... for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) benefits.

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Can I be dismissed without a disciplinary hearing?

12 September 2016

I was recently fired as a manager of a retail company. The company held me responsible for stock theft that... happened under my watch, claiming that I was negligent in my duties. I was asked to leave without any warnings or a disciplinary hearing. Surely, I should at least have had a chance to give my side of the story.

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Fair or not: a higher wage for longer length of service?

07 July 2016

Some of my colleagues at work earn more than I do although we hold the same positions and do the... same work. I even feel I work harder than they do. The only difference is that they have been working for the company for longer than me. Surely it can’t be fair that I earn less for doing the same work only because of how long I have been with the company?

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How to regulate employee social media use

09 February 2016

Recently one of my employees posted a number of defamatory comments via her various social media platforms regarding some of... her colleagues. I have already addressed the matter with her individually, but would like to prevent issues like this cropping up in the future and also protect my business. Most of my employees are on various social media sites and my business also has various social media accounts. Is there anything I can do?

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Alcohol (mis)use at work functions

09 February 2016

At our recent work function for company staff at a private outside venue, a few of the staff members had... too much to drink and became loud, inappropriate and even offensive, to the point where a number of the other staff members left the function early. Afterwards a number of staff complained to me about the conduct of these staff members. How do I manage this and avoid similar situations arising at the next function?

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Can my traditional healer book me off work?

08 September 2015

I have been struggling with bad dreams for many weeks, causing me to sleep badly. Nothing seems to help and... it is affecting my work. On advice of my mother, I eventually visited our family sangoma, a traditional healer, who informed me that I am experiencing callings from my ancestors and that I will have to be booked off work for three weeks to undergo specific training to help the dreams stop. I am very anxious to address this issue, but my employer is refusing to accept the sick note of the sangoma. Can the employer refuse this?

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Is an employee settlement agreement bulletproof?

06 August 2015

My business recently had to pursue disciplinary action against an employee. This was a difficult decision and process but we... eventually reached a settlement in terms of which the employee agreed to resign and concluded a settlement agreement to that effect. I thought the matter was put to rest but now I hear the employee is going to take us to the CCMA. Surely he cannot override our settlement agreement and do this?

Our Insights

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

AI regulation on the horizon

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

AI regulation on the horizon

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

Read More Insights

The effect of a transfer of a business as a going concern on an employer and an employee

Domestic employees now entitled for compensation under COIDA

Can I be dismissed without a disciplinary hearing?

Fair or not: a higher wage for longer length of service?

How to regulate employee social media use

Alcohol (mis)use at work functions

Can my traditional healer book me off work?

Is an employee settlement agreement bulletproof?

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