by Melanie Hart | Aug 28, 2023 | Employment
At Sibanye Platinum Mine, specific zones are designated as off-limits for items (regarded as contraband) such as cellphones, due to the potential explosion risks which these items pose. Mr. Motswadi, the employee in question, acknowledged that although he hadn’t...
by Melanie Hart | Jul 6, 2023 | Employment
The “enforceability of contracts is essential both for commerce and fair employment practices.” In the recent judgment of Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Tebogo Kgatle and Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd[1] the High Court upheld the enforceability of a restraint of trade and...
by Melanie Hart | Jul 3, 2023 | Data Privacy, News
On 30 June 2023, the Information Regulator issued a notice extending the deadline for submission of annual reports in terms of Section 32 and Section 83(4) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2020 from 30 June 2023 to 7 July 2023. The reason for...
by Melanie Hart | Jun 27, 2023 | Data Privacy, News
All public and private bodies are required to compile and submit reports in terms of Section 32 and Section 83(4) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2020 (“PAIA”) to the Information Regulator. PAIA requires public bodies to submit their reports...
by Melanie Hart | Apr 17, 2023 | Employment, News
On 12 April 2023 President Ramaphosa signed into law the Employment Equity Amendment Act (“the EEAA”) although the effective date of the EEAA is yet to be proclaimed. The EEAA amends the Employment Equity Act 4 of 2022 by introducing new measures to advance...
