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Global developments in gambling, betting and e-sports regulation: Lessons for South Africa
20th October 2025 Like many other sectors of the economy that rely on technology, online gambling, gaming and betting have grown much faster than lawmakers are able... →
There’s a new merger sheriff on the continent: Navigating the East African Community’s pending merger notification regime
20th October 2025 On 1 July 2025 the East African Community Competition Authority (“EACCA“) published a notice (“Notice“) announcing that the EACCA will commence... →
Substance dependence in the workplace- misconduct or incapacity?
20th October 2025 One of the challenges faced by most employers today is the increase in substance dependence by employees and the effect it has in the workplace.... →
Employers’ beware: not every positive test warrants a dismissal, even where a zero tolerance policy is in place
20th October 2025 When it comes to workplace policies on alcohol and drugs, some employers adopt a zero-tolerance stance. However, caution must be exercised in the... →
Cutting the baby in half – when equality meets reality: Paid maternity leave after Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour
20th October 2025 The Constitutional Court’s recent judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (CCT 308/23) [2025] ZACC 20 has... →
Are all parents created equal: The Constitutional Court confirms the invalidity of legislation relating to forms of parental leave
17th October 2025 In the recent highly anticipated Constitutional Court judgment of Van Wyk and Others v The Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (CCT... →
Green Building: South Africa's Lifeline for a Struggling Construction Sector
14th October 2025 South Africa's construction industry is in a tough spot. Output shrank by 4.2% in 2024, capping a decade-long slide that began around 2009, with... →
The Road Ahead: SCA Clears Path for Car Finance 'On the Road' Fees – But With Clear Rules
7th October 2025 Picture this: You're at the dealership, eyes on that shiny new SUV. The salesperson runs through the numbers – deposit, monthly payments, and then... →
