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2 weeks ago | 
bizcommunity.com | Keshni Naicker |Amandla Makhongwana |Angel Phakathi |Francesca Landini
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
bizcommunity.com | Keshni Naicker |Amandla Makhongwana |Jerry Kaapu |Chloë Loubser
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Most employers in South Africa will be familiar with Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act 1996 (LRA) – the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (Current Code). In a significant development, on 21 January 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour published a new Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal (Draft Code) for public comment.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nadine Mather |Chloë Loubser |Keshni Naicker |Amandla Makhongwana
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Following the recent closure of A&O Shearman's South African (AOS) office, Bowmans kicked off 2025 by onboarding 57 of AOS's former team to its Cape Town and Johannesburg offices. Image source: Andriy Popov – 123RF.comThe decision to close the AOS Johannesburg office (which was announced in September 2024) came after the conclusion of the Allen & Overy (A&O) merger with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Keshni Naicker |Amandla Makhongwana |Melissa Cogger |Tshepo Mokoana
The publication of matric results has been a long-standing tradition in South Africa. Newspapers and online platforms annually announce the results of students who have completed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, which is often accompanied by a celebration of academic milestones.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Keshni Naicker |Amandla Makhongwana |Angel Phakathi |Johan Olivier
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Today, 25 November 2024, marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. In South Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a scourge of society.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
bowmanslaw.com | David Opijah |Vallarie Yiega |Jerry Kaapu |Amandla Makhongwana
In terms of section 187(2)(a) of the Labour Relations Act 1995 (LRA), a dismissal based on unfair discrimination may be fair if the reason for dismissal is based on an inherent requirement of the particular job. In the matter of Sun International Management Limited v Sayiti (JA 13/23) [2024] ZALAC 52 (21 October 2024) the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) had to consider this defence in the context of an employee’s religious beliefs, which prevented him from performing weekend work.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Jerry Kaapu |Amandla Makhongwana |Christine Rodrigues |Zamanguni Mazubane
The High Court of Kenya (the Court) in Nancy Chelagat Cherwon v. Hon. Martha Karua & 5 others addressed the complexities of copyright law and consent within our ever-changing digital landscape. The Court ruled that incidental use that is minor or secondary and is not intended as the main use of one’s copyright does not constitute an infringement under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (Constitution) or the Copyright Act (Chapter 130) laws of Kenya (Copyright Act).
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Amandla Makhongwana |Jerry Kaapu |Chloë Loubser |Lesley Mokgoro
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As we near the end of 2024, many employers and employees are looking forward to much-anticipated year-end functions, the festive season celebrations, and simply being around family and friends. While a break from the hustle and bustle is encouraged, what is not, is drinking and driving.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
ubunturm.co.za | Amandla Makhongwana |Chloë Loubser
A recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU) obo Mzawi and Others considers an employer’s onus in proving the fairness of a dismissal for misconduct, particularly when it comes to the appropriateness of dismissal as a sanction.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Norma Mazibuko |Ann Crotty |Chris Blair |Amandla Makhongwana
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Recent Bowmans research on the latest trends in executive pay in Africa has revealed a growing alignment with remuneration practices in developed markets, although there are still gaps to fill, especially in remuneration disclosure and reporting.
