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The Hidden Risks of Cessions in Security

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Cessions in security (otherwise known as cessions in securitatem debiti) have long been used by lenders to secure the performance of borrowers, offering what appears to be a straightforward collateral mechanism.

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When Medicine & Culture Clash: Enforcing the Best Interests of the Child

High Court reaffirms its role as Upper Guardian of Minor Children

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Proposed Minimum Conditions For “On Call” Employees

The BCEA does not currently contain a comprehensive framework regulating employees who are required to be available for work without guaranteed hours, often referred to as “on call”, “flexitime” or “zero hour” employees.

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Labour Court Allows R3.1m Payout to Former Rainbow Chicken Employee After 13-year Legal Battle

In a recent judgement, the Labour Court allowed a former employee of RCL Foods Consumer (Pty) Ltd to enforce a compensation award of approximately R3.19 million, despite the employer’s intention to appeal the decision.

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Sick Notes 101: Further guidance from the HPCSA and what it means for you.

Ever wondered what actually makes a valid sick note?

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Government Steps Up Action on Illegal Immigration and Border Corruption: President Ramaphosa’s SONA

During the 2026 State of the Nation Address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the issue of foreign nationals, undocumented migration, and the government’s plans to strengthen immigration enforcement.

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SARB issues consultation paper on Prime Rate demise

The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) published a consultation paper on 16 February 2026 with proposals to demise the prime lending rate (“Prime Rate”) and designating the Repurchase Rate (“Repo Rate”) (to be called the SARB policy rate or SPR) as its replacement.

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