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Unveiling Kenya's National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
2nd April 2025 On 27 March 2025, Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step... →
Achieving Sustainable Employment Amid Economic Fluctuations
2nd April 2025 South Africa is currently experiencing a number of economic challenges, such as rising taxes and increases in VAT, reduced foreign investment, and... →
Sars achieves record gross collections of R2.303-trillion for the 2024/25 fiscal year
2nd April 2025 SARS confirmed record highs on a number of fronts in its Revenue Announcement which took place on 01 April 2025. This included taxpayer compliance... →
Fishy Business
1st April 2025 Resignation or Dismissal? The question of whether an employee resigned or was dismissed is a frequent point of contention at the CCMA. In many... →
Another welcome reprieve for Applicants awaiting Home Affairs visa outcomes
31st March 2025 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber announced a welcome and timeous reprieve to foreign nationals with pending waivers, long-term visas... →
Don’t rely on prescription of backpay orders
28th March 2025 I recently warned employers not to rely on technicalities in trying to win labour law cases. At the core of the purpose of labour legislation is... →
Bowmans wins IFLR African Firm of the Year Award, cementing its position as the preeminent African law firm
28th March 2025 Pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, was named African Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year at the prestigious IFLR Africa Awards... →
Consistency in Workplace Discipline: Balancing Fairness and Discretion
28th March 2025 Consistency in workplace discipline is a fundamental element of substantive fairness. Employers must enforce rules and impose disciplinary actions... →
Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
28th March 2025 On 26 February 2025, the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport in Gauteng issued a Notice of Route Determination of a... →
Mistake, Misrepresentation, and Duress: When Can a Business Escape a Contract?
28th March 2025 In South African contract law, the doctrine of pacta sunt servanda, the principle that agreements freely entered must be honoured, forms the... →
