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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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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Ever wondered what actually makes a valid sick note?

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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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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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Many South African businesses use disclaimers and indemnities as a routine feature of customer-facing operations.

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