

Setting Employment Equity Targets: What the New Amendment Act Means for Your Business
New Employment Equity Act demands sector-specific targets by 2030—businesses must now align workforce plans or risk losing compliance.

John Botha
3 days ago3 min read
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South African Unemployment Crisis Deepens in Q1 2025
South Africa’s unemployment rises to 32.9% in Q1 2025, with youth joblessness at 62.4%—calling for urgent, united action.

John Botha
3 days ago3 min read
166


What Colour Is Your Parachute?
Empower careers by aligning passion, skills, and B-BBEE goals to build fulfilling futures and transformative workplace growth.

Cindie Muller
3 days ago4 min read
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Employment Equity Act Faces Constitutional Challenge That Could Force Year-Long Rewrite if DA are correct
DA court challenge to Employment Equity Act may force a full legislative restart due to alleged constitutional procedural flaws.

John Botha
May 152 min read
256


A Game-Changer for Business Growth: Making Supplier and Enterprise Development Work Together
Strategically align Supplier and Enterprise Development using SED funds to drive inclusive growth, innovation, and supply chain resilience.

Cindie Muller
May 143 min read
42


COIDA Assessment Thresholds Rise for 2025/2026: What Employers Need to Know
COIDA thresholds rise for 2025/2026—employers must update payroll and ROE submissions to reflect new earnings caps and minimum assessments.

John Botha
May 132 min read
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South Africa's Employment Equity Act Under Fire: A Battle Between Transformation and Quotas
South Africa's Employment Equity Amendment Act faces a constitutional challenge from the Democratic Alliance and business groups like NEASA and Sakeliga, who argue that the law imposes rigid racial quotas, threatening economic growth and constitutional rights. The government defends the Act as essential for addressing historical inequalities and promoting workplace diversity.

John Botha
May 84 min read
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Dismissal – Security Procedure Breach and the Balance of Probabilities
Dismissal upheld after mineworker breached security policy; CCTV footage confirmed misconduct and justified termination.

Jonathan Goldberg
May 72 min read
65


Business Psychology
Business psychology boosts performance by using EQ and leadership tools to build resilient, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

Cindy Squair
May 63 min read
56


Revolutionising HR Discipline with AI: Meet the GBS Disciplinary Enquiry Bots
GBS launches AI bots to automate disciplinary enquiries, boosting HR compliance, efficiency, and fairness in South African workplaces.

Courtenay Botha
May 13 min read
189


Dear Graduates: You Don’t Have to Network Your Way Into Belonging
Introverts can build meaningful work relationships by listening for connection before focusing on tasks—no traditional networking needed.

Cindy Squair
Apr 302 min read
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BEE Fronting—Understanding the Risks and Real-Life Consequences
BEE fronting is illegal in South Africa—offenders face up to 10 years in prison, 10% turnover fines, and reputational damage.

Cindie Muller
Apr 293 min read
139


South African Businesses Face Landmark Employment Equity Challenges
South African businesses must meet new Employment Equity targets by 2030 or face fines up to R1.5 million or 2% of turnover.

GBS
Apr 243 min read
192


Preparing for Your BEE Audit – The Documentation You Need
Master BEE audit prep: Organise ownership, skills, procurement, and SED documents for smooth verification and compliance.

Cindie Muller
Apr 233 min read
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The Importance of Humanising Organisations for Business Success
Humanising organisations boosts engagement, innovation, and resilience, driving sustainable business success through empathy.

Cindy Squair
Apr 224 min read
43


Religious Freedom vs. Labour Laws in South Africa
Labour Court rules church liable for gender discrimination, reinforcing that religious bodies must comply with labour laws.

John Botha
Apr 174 min read
255


Navigating the BEE Audit: A Guide to Annual Preparation and Its Importance
Prepare for your BEE audit with our guide—enhance compliance, boost competitiveness, and support South Africa's transformation.

Cindie Muller
Apr 153 min read
31


Dismissal – Gross negligence
Labour Court upholds dismissal for gross negligence in stock loss case, reinforcing accountability in inventory management.

Jonathan Goldberg
Apr 143 min read
164


Creating Value Through Giving
South African CSI and SED initiatives showcase 'Value Through Values,' illustrating how corporate giving drives societal and economic growth

Cindie Muller
Apr 73 min read
31


Pause. Take a Breath. And Reset
Manage workplace stress by setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and using CBT techniques to enhance mental well-being and productivity.

Cindy Squair
Apr 73 min read
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