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South Africa: Proposed amendments to employment laws published for comment - part 1
4th March 2026 The Minister of Employment and Labour published a raft of draft amendments to various employment laws on 26 February 2026. Among them are the... →
Bowmans Budget Speech commentary
26th February 2026 According to the Chinese zodiac, we have just entered the year of the ‘Fire Horse’, which is associated with rapid change, passion and ambition.... →
The Fair Pay Bill – A catalyst for change
24th February 2026 South Africa may be on the brink of a major shift in how employers handle remuneration matters in recruitment. The recently introduced Fair Pay... →
Bowmans recognised for advising on South Africa’s most significant transactions
20th February 2026 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans was recognised for its role advising on South Africa’s largest and most impactful transactions at the... →
Bowmans reaffirms its status as the pre-eminent African law firm, with exceptional Chambers rankings
13th February 2026 Bowmans has once again demonstrated its strength in handling complex legal matters, earning outstanding recognition in the 2026 Chambers and... →
The COIDA – Key amendments come into effect
6th February 2026 On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa published Proclamation Notice 306 of 2026, bringing into operation several critical provisions of the... →
Labour Court reiterates the limited role of political parties in labour disputes
3rd February 2026 Handling unprotected strikes can be tricky. Tensions are generally high, the workforce disgruntled and output severely disrupted. An added... →
The Labour Appeal Court confirms that dismissed employees are still required to comply with their restraint of trade obligations
29th January 2026 Earlier this year, the Labour Court found that a restraint of trade was unenforceable due to the dismissal of the employee. This decision was taken... →
