Remote Work and Retaliation: When an Instruction to Return to Office Becomes Unfair
In the recent Labour Court decision of Medici Energy (Pty) Ltd v Bennet NO and Others (LC) (unreported case no C89/2023, 21 May 2025, Leslie AJ), the court was asked to consider whether an employee’s dismissal for refusing to return to office was fair in circumstances where she had worked remotely for more than two […]
Constitutional Court Clarifies Trustee Decision-Making in South African Trust Law
On 1 August 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling that has reshaped the legal landscape around trustee decision-making in South Africa. The judgment brought long-awaited clarity following the controversial Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys v Abraham Johannes de Witt N.O. and Others 2023 (6) SA 419 (SCA), […]
POPIA and Direct Marketing: What the Latest Guidance from the Information Regulator Means for Businesses
The Information Regulator of South Africa has released a Guidance Note on direct marketing under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This document clarifies how businesses may lawfully process personal information for unsolicited marketing purposes, whether through traditional channels (such as post or hand-delivered flyers) or digital platforms (such as SMS, email, and […]
High Court Dismisses Bid to Suspend Employment Equity Sectoral Targets
The Gauteng Division of the High Court has dismissed an urgent application brought by the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) and Sakeliga NPC, who sought to halt the implementation of newly introduced sectoral numerical targets under the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Background Section 15A of the EEA, effective from 1 January 2025, empowers […]
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 […]