Alcoholism and Substance Dependency in the Workplace: Misconduct or Medical Incapacity?

Understanding the Legal Distinction Substance abuse in the workplace remains one of the most complex challenges facing employers in South Africa. Beyond its operational impact, it raises a crucial legal question, should substance dependence be managed as misconduct or as incapacity? The distinction is not merely academic. It determines whether an employer is justified in […]

South Africa Officially Removed from FATF Grey List — A Major Win for Investors and the Property Market

A Landmark Decision Restoring Global Confidence In a significant milestone for South Africa’s financial credibility, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally removed the country from its grey list following the Paris Plenary on Friday. This decision reflects the success of South Africa’s far-reaching reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, reforms that […]