Labour Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Employment Disputes

As the globalisation of workforces accelerates, disputes involving employees stationed abroad but employed by South African entities have raised complex jurisdictional questions. Until recently, South African labour forums such as the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and bargaining councils faced uncertainty over whether they could hear matters where employees live or work overseas […]

Proposed CPA Amendments to Regulate Direct Marketing and Strengthen Consumer Privacy in South Africa

Proposed revisions to South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Regulations are poised to strengthen personal data privacy and tighten controls over unsolicited direct marketing. These changes, open for public comment until 15 January 2025, introduce an opt-out registry under the management of the National Consumer Commission, enabling consumers to block unwanted electronic marketing messages before […]

Proposed Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal: Key Refinements and Practical Implications for Employers

In January 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour released its Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal for public comment. This proposed framework aims to give employers and employees clearer direction on how dismissals should be handled, covering misconduct, incapacity, and for the first time dismissals arising from operational requirements. While the draft largely […]