Tag: employee support

When an employee proves that their resignation was not voluntary but forced by the employer’s conduct, it becomes a constructive dismissal. In the case of Makombe vs Cape Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists (Lex Info, 28 March 2025, Labour Court case number CO4/2023), Makombe - a female pastor - raised several workplace complaints.

South African languages pose quite a challenge to voice assistants. The country recognises twelve official dialects, but these subdivide into many regional, cultural and colloquial accents. Most South Africans speak more than one language, further colouring their speech. This situation is by no means unique.