Labour Court Confirms Dismissal for Petty Cash Misuse: Lessons on Trust and Dishonesty
On 29 August 2025, the Labour Court in Johannesburg delivered a judgment in JDG (Pty) Ltd t/a Hi-Fi Corporation v Shear & Others (JR1014/18), setting aside an arbitration award and upholding the dismissal of a senior sales manager who used company petty cash to purchase chocolates for personal consumption The Facts The employee, a branch […]
New Code of Good Practice on Dismissal: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The Minister of Employment and Labour has officially issued a new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, which was gazetted on 4 September 2025 (Government Gazette No. 53294). This Code replaces the earlier framework under Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 and provides updated guidance on how dismissals must be handled in South Africa. […]
Understanding Rule 6 of the Tax Administration Act: Why Adequate Reasons from SARS Matter
The Right to Request Reasons South African taxpayers often face uncertainty when dealing with assessments issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Rule 6 of the rules made under section 103 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 gives taxpayers the right to request reasons for an assessment before filing an objection. This […]
WhatsApp Evidence in Business Disputes: A Landmark Liquidation Case in South Africa
In South Africa’s fast-paced business world, communication has shifted from boardrooms to smartphones. WhatsApp messages have become a powerful tool in resolving business disputes and, as a recent Western Cape High Court case shows, they can make or break a company when legal battles reach the courtroom. At Mayet & Associates, we understand how easily […]
Directors’ Duties and Liabilities under the Companies Act 71 of 2008
Understanding the Role of Directors in South African Companies In South Africa, the Companies Act 71 of 2008 establishes the legal foundation for how companies are managed and controlled. At the heart of this framework are company directors, entrusted with guiding the business, making key decisions, and protecting the interests of the company and its […]
Supreme Court of Appeal Correspondent Attorneys in Bloemfontein
Your Trusted Legal Partner at the Supreme Court of Appeal The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, is the country’s highest court of appeal (second only to the Constitutional Court). It hears appeals from High Courts across the nation and is central to shaping South African law. Because the SCA is located […]
Employment Equity: 2023 Amendments and the 2025 Regulations
Legislative Background On 14 April 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. This statute amends the long-standing Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) and formally comes into effect on 1 January 2025. Shortly thereafter, on 15 April 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour withdrew the […]
The Viceroy Report and Its Legal Aftermath
Background: Capitec Under Fire On 30 January 2018, Viceroy Research Partnership LLC (Viceroy) and its associates released a report entitled Capitec: A wolf in sheep’s clothing. The publication sent shockwaves through the South African financial sector, triggering an immediate collapse in Capitec Bank’s share value. At its lowest point that day, the share price had […]
High Court Rejects Urgent Bid to Block Employment Equity Targets
On 28 August 2025, the Gauteng High Court handed down a judgment refusing an urgent application brought by the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) and Sakeliga. The applicants had sought to halt the implementation of the sectoral numerical targets introduced by the Minister of Employment and Labour in terms of section 15A of […]
Supreme Court of Appeal Confirms Voting Rights of Post-Commencement Creditors in Business Rescue
The Supreme Court of Appea (SCA) in Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal Mining confirms that post-commencement finance creditors have voting rights in South African business rescue. Introduction The SCA has handed down a groundbreaking decision in Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd, reshaping the landscape of business rescue law in South Africa. At […]