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What Employers Need To Know About The Draft Labour Law And Labour Relations Amendment Bills (Part One)
The Minister for Employment and Labour has published draft amendments to South Africa's labour laws, proposing changes to parental leave, on-call workers, harassment claims, CCMA…
Mandatory Water Use Registration Drive Now Underway
The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched a mandatory 90-day registration drive, and the deadline is the end of July 2026. If you draw…
Temporary Contracts, Permanent Rights: How The BCEA Protects All Employees
Fixed-term employees are not “lesser” employees. South African labour law protects fixed-term, fixed-purpose, and permanent staff equally in most workplace matters.
Increase in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act Earnings Threshold
As of 1 May 2026, the BCEA earnings threshold increases to R269,601 per year. This impacts overtime, working hours, leave protections, and dispute processes for…
Medical Certificates From Traditional Healers
As more South Africans consult traditional healers, a key question arises: must employers accept their medical certificates? While courts have recognised cultural beliefs, the law…
The National Minimum Wage Has Increased By 5% For 2026/2027
In a move aimed at supporting low-income workers amid rising living costs, the Department of Employment and Labour has officially increased the National Minimum Wage…
