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Mid-Year Labour Law Update - CT #MYLLU2026

Monday, 01 June 2026 | Live CT, WC

R3 990.00 (excl. VAT)

#MYLLU2026: Stay informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve at the Mid-Year Labour Law Update (MYLLU) 2026—your essential midpoint briefing on South Africa’s shifting labour law landscape. This focused update distils the most influential Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, Constitutional Court and CCMA decisions handed down in the first half of 2026, alongside key statutory movements, NEDLAC proposals, and emerging workplace risks.


Delivered by Jonathan Goldberg and the expert GBS team, MYLLU gives HR, ER, IR, and legal practitioners clear, practical guidance to recalibrate policies, processes, and strategies for the remainder of the year.

Great news, registrations are OPEN!

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Time & Location


01 June 2026, Monday, 09:00 - 15:30

Live in Cape Town, WC

About The Event

South Africa’s labour law environment evolves continuously—and staying compliant requires more than an annual check-in. The Mid-Year Labour Law Update (MYLLU) 2026 is designed as your strategic pulse check on everything that has shifted in the first six months of the year, ensuring your organisation adjusts early, manages risk proactively, and remains on the front foot.


While ALLU provides the comprehensive year-end consolidation, MYLLU is the tactical mid-year intervention—the session that helps organisations correct course, strengthen compliance systems, and prepare for the developments expected in the second half of the year.


In MYLLU 2026, delegates will unpack:

  • The most impactful Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, Constitutional Court and CCMA cases of the first half of the year—across recruitment, contracting, performance, misconduct, discrimination, dismissals, operational requirements, restraints, confidential information, protected disclosures, and workplace conduct.

  • Mid-year statutory developments and regulatory shifts emerging from NEDLAC, policy drafts, government notices, and parliamentary processes—including updates relating to the LRA, BCEA, EEA, and National Minimum Wage Act.

  • Key labour relations risks trending in the South African workplace, such as changing standards in dismissal fairness, sexual harassment obligations, religious accommodation, workplace violence during industrial action, and the growing intersection of technology and employment law.

  • Practical guidance for recalibrating internal policies, case strategies, and HR/ER practices to align with the latest legal and workplace imperatives.


Throughout the session, Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman of Global Business Solutions, synthesises the forces shaping South African labour policy with the clarity and depth that have made the GBS updates a cornerstone for HR and ER professionals nationwide. Delegates receive structured insights, case breakdowns, and clear “what this means for you” directives to support immediate workplace implementation.


Why Attend MYLLU 2026?

  • To ensure your policies and processes remain aligned with current case law

  • To anticipate regulatory changes expected in the coming six months

  • To prepare leadership for emerging risks affecting labour relations and cost structures

  • To strengthen your organisation’s readiness ahead of ALLU at year-end

  • To receive structured, practical guidance rather than theory

  • To benchmark your internal labour relations practices against fast-moving legal expectations


Whether you are updating policies, advising leadership, managing cases, or ensuring organisational compliance, MYLLU 2026 gives you the clarity, context, and confidence to navigate the rapidly shifting labour environment.


Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS) – Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance.


All sessions can also be delivered as customised in-house workshops, virtually or on-site.
All conferences and workshops are subject to minimum delegate numbers.


GBS is:

  • Qualifying Small Enterprise

  • Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

  • 53% Black Owned

  • More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenters:


Jonathan, AKA Johnny Goldberg

Chairman, Global Business Solutions, Chartered Director, and Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission

Johnny is a renowned expert in South Africa’s labour law and regulatory landscape with over 30 years of experience. A trusted advisor and thought leader, Johnny has led high-level negotiations at plant, industry, and NEDLAC levels. Holding an MBA (Cum Laude), LLB, and Chartered Director status, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant on employment equity, wage negotiations, and business strategy. 


As a Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission and Labour Market Convenor at NEDLAC, Johnny represents business interests in shaping national policy and transformation.


Thembi Chagonda

Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions, and Employment Equity Commissioner

Thembi, Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, is one of South Africa’s leading HR consultants, with over 20 years of expertise in transformation, diversity, and skills development. A trusted advisor on BBBEE, Employment Equity, and HR compliance, Thembi holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and an Executive Certificate from Columbia Business School.


As an Employment Equity Commissioner and industry leader, Thembi drives transformation initiatives, delivers impactful training, and shapes strategic HR solutions across sectors. Her leadership and contributions have positioned her as a key influencer in South Africa’s HR landscape.


John Botha

Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions and CEO, Circle and Square

John Botha is a highly regarded leader in workforce solutions, labour law, and strategic business transformation. As Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, he brings decades of experience and has shaped South Africa's labour and employment landscape through his roles on the Employment Equity Commission and Essential Services Commission.


A former Group Executive Director of South Africa's largest JSE-listed workforce solutions company at just 31, John has represented South Africa at the International Labour Organisation and led key labour law negotiations at NEDLAC. His academic credentials include a BCom Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and executive training from Columbia Business School and MIT.


Renowned for his innovative strategies and transformative insights, John is a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, helping organisations drive growth while navigating complex regulatory environments.

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