South African companies planning to move to a hybrid or remote working plan on a full-time basis will need to ensure that they are aligned with both existing labour laws and employment contracts, says Abigail Butcher, associate in the Employment…
Top business and government officials have warned that South Africa is set to face a repeat of its July 2021 as very little has been done to address the issues facing the country over the last year.
Business group warns of more riots coming for South Africa; Taxis have asked for government intervention as fares are set to rise dramatically; It will now cost you almost R6,000 for a flight to Cape Town; and parliament will begin…
It may be too soon to talk about a South African rating upgrade.
The Portugal Golden Visa programme is once again accepting new applications, following a five-month freeze, notes Sable International. The programme is popular among South Africans looking for an exit, with 416 visas issued to local investors by the en...
If an employee causes an employer damage through dishonesty, theft, fraud or misconduct, the South African Pension Funds Act provides that the employer may, in certain circumstances, recover losses from the benefits payable to that employee when the em...
Work came to a halt at the Montague Gardens, Cape Town, warehouse of online retailer Takealot when hundreds of workers embarked on an unprotected strike on Friday morning.
While a growing number of companies in South Africa and around the world are considering the adoption of a four-day workweek, the plan focuses a few speedhumps.
The Western Cape High Court recently dealt with a case of hiring foreign workers in South Africa, and whether an employer’s intention to employ foreign nationals rather than South African citizens or permanent residents could constitute unfair discrimi...
South Africa's immigration experts have raised concerns about the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and frustratingly lengthy delays around the issuance of evaluation certificates.
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