Maternity leave in South Africa – Employment guide
If you're pregnant and employed in South Africa, you're legally entitled to four months of maternity leave—but understanding how it works, when you can...
Navigating written warnings in South Africa – Employment guide
A written warning is one of the most common and critical tools in South African workplace discipline, yet both employers and employees often misunderstand...
Hours of work and overtime in South Africa – Employment guide
Understanding your rights and obligations regarding working hours and overtime is crucial for both employees and employers in South Africa - whether you're managing...
Annual leave in South Africa – Employment guide
Taking time off work to rest and recharge isn't just good for your wellbeing - it's your legal right. Under South Africa's Basic Conditions...
Dismissal for incapacity – Employment guide
Dismissal for incapacity is only fair in South Africa when employers follow strict legal requirements on substantive reasons, procedural fairness, and exploration of reasonable...
Big Five cartel – inside South Africa’s dangerous crime empire
Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo's explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has exposed the extensive operations of the notorious "Big Five" cartel,...
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act – Employment guide
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) is South Africa’s “floor of rights” for employment conditions. It sets minimum standards for working time, leave,...
Sick leave and medical certificates in South Africa – Employment guide
Getting sick is never convenient, but knowing your rights makes the process less stressful. Whether you're an employee wondering how many sick days you're...
