All Legal Briefs
Leave a legacy of giving, this Mandela Day
16th July 2025 Charitable giving is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. You can make an impact far beyond your lifetime by including donations to causes... →
Employer’s failure to comply with employment laws renders a foreign national’s dismissal unlawful
16th July 2025 In a recent judgment of the Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha (Court), the Court declared the dismissal of a foreign national employee unlawful,... →
Navigating the balance between the right to privacy and the right of access to information in De Jager v Netcare Limited and Others
15th July 2025 The balance between the constitutional right to privacy and the right of access to information becomes especially complex in circumstances where... →
The case that could change AI forever – and why South African technology companies should pay attention
15th July 2025 A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language... →
Easy access to local law: How Sabinet’s South African Municipal By-Laws supports your needs
15th July 2025 When it comes to legal information, one size does not fit all. Whether you are a small business needing clarity on a single signage regulation, a... →
Termination as a result of prolonged illness
11th July 2025 An employee was suspended and attended a disciplinary enquiry for six acts of alleged misconduct. After her acquittal, she was requested to return... →
The inherent requirement to read and write
11th July 2025 The applicant employee approached the Labour Court due to his contention that he was automatically unfairly dismissed and that he was unfairly... →
Flexible benefits offer a lifeline in tough economic times
10th July 2025 South Africa continues to face an unforgiving economic climate. Households are grappling with rising costs of food, fuel, electricity, and school... →
Rare and culturally rich West African content, some digitised for the first time
10th July 2025 Now available in Africa and amplifying African voices in the research arena , the Africa Commons: West African Magazines collection Centurion,... →
When the reason does not resonate - the South African Labour Court expresses its displeasure with employers that attempt to conceal the true reasons for dismissals
10th July 2025 In Mqikela v Pristo Response Trading, the South African Labour Court found that a supposed retrenchment had masked the real reason for dismissal:... →
