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Section 197 of the LRA and Franchise Agreements
23rd January 2025 Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (“LRA”) provides that “if a transfer of a business takes place, … the [new owner of the... →
Junta-led Sahel states ready joint force of 5 000 troops, says minister
By: Reuters 22nd January 2025 A joint force of 5 000 troops from military-led neighbours Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region,... →
Steel cuts threaten South Africa’s $257bn building drive 
By: Bloomberg 21st January 2025 Billionaire-backed ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA's) plans to shut down a century-old steel mill in South Africa are holding President Cyril... →
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth
16th January 2025 Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best... →
Proving Ownership of Attached Assets
16th January 2025 A company, which had unfairly dismissed an employee, failed to pay the award ordered by the bargaining council. The ex-employee instructed the... →
Peacekeeping armies: what are they, why do African states build them and what impact do they have?
16th January 2025 Since 1948, more than two million uniformed peacekeepers have served in over 70 United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. They have come from... →
SA: Siviwe Gwarube: Address by Basic Education Minister, at the Release of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Results Mosaic Church, Johannesburg (13/01/2025)
15th January 2025 As we are on the eve of the 31st anniversary of South Africa’s democratic transition in 1994, we must ask ourselves whether we are giving... →
Is a section 189(3) notice always required for a retrenchment to be considered fair?
14th January 2025 In a retrenchment process, a section 189(3) notice is often regarded as the vital first step. It serves as an invitation to consult on proposed... →
