by Eben van Zyl | Jun 11, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
“A workplace is exactly that and should not ordinarily be confused with a ‘find me love’ sanctuary or lonely hearts club for love sick employees” – Judge Edwin Tlhotlhalemaje in in Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited v UASA obo Pietersen and others[1] With the onset of...
by Eben van Zyl | Jun 4, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
The Labour Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Seriti Coal (Pty) Ltd t/a New Denmark Colliery v CCMA and Others (JR940/2020), reinforcing an important principle within the mining sector: legal responsibility for health and safety cannot be reduced to an...
by Eben van Zyl | Oct 24, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
1. What are some of the key health and safety related challenges currently facing the South African mining industry? Competency of employees remains a key issue plaguing the mining industry. There have been a number of instances where fraudulent blasting certificates...
by Eben van Zyl | May 21, 2024 | Employment, News
A common theme that is coming out of the Labour Court of late is the “zero tolerance” approach to being under the influence of alcohol and/or intoxicating substances in the workplace. You can read articles on this topic written by Warren Beech here, here and here. A...
