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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 13, 20252 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


ETI Lives On: As a boost to Youth Employment
South Africa extends Employment Tax Incentive, enhancing youth employment and offering businesses increased tax benefits.

John Botha
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Minimum Wage Compliance Alert: Employers Must Reassess Payment Structures
South African employers must reassess payment structures after the Labour Appeal Court's ruling on minimum wage calculations.

John Botha
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Minimum Wage Amendments 2025: Striving for Balance in South Africa’s Labour Market
South Africa's 2025 minimum wage rises to R28.79/hr on March 1, aiming for equity but posing challenges for businesses.

John Botha
Feb 5, 20254 min read


Implementation Timeline: Employment Equity Amendment Act
Track the 2025 Employment Equity Amendment Act timeline. Key dates, compliance tips, and targets to ensure organisational transformation.

John Botha
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Employment Equity Amendments FAQ
South Africa's 2025 Employment Equity reforms enforce strict targets and anti-harassment rules, reshaping workplace transformation.

John Botha
Jan 16, 20255 min read


Market Forces vs. Equal Pay: Landmark Ruling Reshapes Salary Negotiation Landscape
Labour Court rules market-driven pay gaps aren't discrimination if justified. Learn how to align salary strategies with fair pay practices.

John Botha
Dec 12, 20241 min read


𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY SECTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AMENDMENT ACT CONFIRMED FOR 1 JANUARY 2025
Key sections of the Employment Equity Amendment Act take effect 1 Jan 2025. Learn about sectoral targets and compliance changes now.

GBS
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Strategic Workforce Planning: Navigating Uncertainty with Precision
Strategic workforce planning helps navigate uncertainty. Learn how analytics and forecasting ensure compliance and business stability.

John Botha
Nov 26, 20242 min read


The Power of Education in the Context of B-BBEE and Its Ripple Effect on the South African Economy
Education drives BBBEE transformation, boosts GDP, creates jobs, and empowers entrepreneurship for South Africa’s economic growth.

Cindie Muller
Nov 21, 20243 min read


The Gig Economy's Day of Reckoning: Are Your Delivery Apps About to Get More Expensive?
South Africa’s gig economy faces change as worker rights pressure mounts. Discover how delivery apps may adapt to evolving labour laws.

John Botha
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Equal Pay for Equal Work: Understanding South Africa's Evolving Remuneration Landscape
South Africa’s pay equity laws promote fair wages for equal work. Learn how recent changes impact remuneration transparency and compliance.

John Botha
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Statutory Record Retention Requirements in South Africa
Learn key record retention laws in South Africa to protect data, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

John Botha
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Workplace Lending: When Helping Colleagues Creates Legal and Professional Risks
Workplace lending can create legal and professional risks. Learn about compliance, boundaries, and best practices for safer workplace.

John Botha
Oct 28, 20242 min read


National Minimum Wage in 2025?
Cosatu proposes a 2025 minimum wage increase to R30.03 per hour, aiming to ease poverty and inequality for low-income workers in SA.

John Botha
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Safeguarding Trust: The Crucial Role of Qualification Verification in South African Workplaces
Qualification verification ensures trust and competence in SA workplaces. Learn about key laws safeguarding organisational integrity.

John Botha
Oct 22, 20242 min read


South African Wage Negotiations: Balancing Equality and Economic Stability
SA’s wage negotiations highlight the struggle to balance income equality with economic stability amid high inequality and inflation.

John Botha
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Court Grants Paid Maternity Leave to Commissioning Parent in Surrogacy Agreement as far back as 2011
Court ruling grants paid maternity leave to commissioning parents in surrogacy agreements, setting precedent for modern family rights.

John Botha
Sep 5, 20242 min read


The Delicate Balance: Pre- and Post-Employment Criminal Checks in the Modern Workplace
Learn why a clear workplace lending policy is essential for protecting South African companies and maintaining a professional environment.

John Botha
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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