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What are the key South African labour law issues employers should review in 2026? This practical guide covers recent case law, dismissals, disciplinary processes, Employment Equity, workplace policies, management decisions and emerging AI risks. It also explains how employers and HR teams can prepare for legal changes and make fairer, better-documented workplace decisions.

Can employers accept a traditional healer's medical certificate for sick leave? This article explains South Africa's current legal position under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Traditional Health Practitioners Act, the Kievits Kroon judgment, the Judge Lekale incapacity tribunal, and what employers should know about incapacity, cultural accommodation, discrimination, and traditional healer certificates.

The Constitutional Court’s Van Wyk judgment has transformed parental leave in South Africa, requiring employers to review leave policies, HR processes, and payroll systems. The new interim framework provides more equitable parental leave rights for biological, adoptive, and commissioning parents while reducing discrimination risks. Employers should act now to ensure compliance with the BCEA, strengthen workforce planning, and prepare for future legislative amendments.

Global labour market trends for Q2 2026 reveal a shift towards Employer of Record (EoR), contingent staffing, and workforce planning solutions. As organisations adopt more flexible and cross-border workforce models, HR and business leaders must modernise governance, strengthen compliance, and integrate workforce strategies. Companies that align people, policies, and leadership with evolving workforce trends will improve resilience, reduce compliance risks, and gain a competit