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Setting the Record Straight: Why Employment Equity Plans Cannot Be Shortened to Two Years
EEA plans must run for five years—shorter plans are non-compliant under the 2022 Employment Equity Act amendments and regulations.
John Botha
11 hours ago3 min read
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Ghost Workers and Disciplinary Standards
LAC ruling and Draft Dismissal Code clarify that disciplinary hearings rely on practical fairness—not criminal trial standards.
Grant Wilkinson
11 hours ago4 min read
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Leading at a Higher Level: The Power of Vision and Leadership in Driving B-BBEE Success
Strategic leadership turns B-BBEE from compliance into a catalyst for innovation, growth, and long-term business success.
Cindie Muller
12 hours ago3 min read
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RESTRAINT OF TRADE: DIVERTING PATIENTS TO NEW PRACTICE
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Labour Appeal Court upholds restraint of trade against former employee who diverted patients to a new practice using confidential info.
Jonathan Goldberg
5 days ago2 min read
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Strengths Are Your Superpower: How to Build Careers That Unlock True Potential
Strengths-based career paths empower employees and drive B-BBEE success by aligning talent with long-term business growth.
Cindie Muller
6 days ago3 min read
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Navigating the Digital Minefield: A Framework for Assessing Sexual Harassment in the Modern Workplace
Assessing sexual harassment in digital workplaces requires intent, context, and power dynamics, not just policy checklists.
John Botha
7 days ago5 min read
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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
May 193 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
May 193 min read
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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
May 194 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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