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Nov 29, 2024 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Melissa Cogger |Nadine Mather |Pascale Towers |Keshni Naicker
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is becoming increasingly vigilant about taxpayer non-compliance and is stepping up its enforcement efforts. Using technology, the KRA has been able to detect incidents of noncompliance and discrepancies in tax filings as well as disclosures. Consequently, even the most compliant corporate taxpayers should strive to enhance their tax management, especially when it comes to record-keeping and maintaining clear communication with the KRA.
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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 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Nadine Mather |Pascale Towers |Melissa Cogger |Tshepo Mokoana
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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Feb 5, 2024 | 
polity.org.za | Talita Laubscher |Chloë Loubser |Melissa Cogger
On 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published new draft regulations (February 2024 Regulations) dealing with the proposed sectoral numerical targets contemplated in section 15A of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) for public comment. This section was introduced by the amendments signed into law by President Ramaphosa on 6 April 2023, which are still to come into effect.
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Feb 2, 2024 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Talita Laubscher |Chloë Loubser |Melissa Cogger
On 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published new draft regulations (February 2024 Regulations) dealing with the proposed sectoral numerical targets contemplated in section 15A of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) for public comment. This section was introduced by the amendments signed into law by President Ramaphosa on 6 April 2023, which are still to come into effect.
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Jun 29, 2023 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Melissa Cogger |Chloë Loubser |Talita Laubscher
FindPractitionerServiceOfficeFind a On 28 June 2023, what the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) has called a ‘ground-breaking’ settlement agreement on employment equity, was signed by the South African government and trade union, Solidarity. The agreement arises as a result of a nine-month mediation process initiated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) following a complaint it received from Solidarity in 2021.
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May 16, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Melissa Cogger
Bowmans|Employment & Immigration - South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. This bill amends the Employment Equity Act (EEA) 55 (1998). The effective date will be proclaimed in the Government Gazette. One of the controversial amendments to the Act is the minister's power to determine sectoral numerical targets for designated employers.
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May 12, 2023 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Melissa Cogger |Talita Laubscher
On 12 May 2023, draft regulations (Regulations) were published by the Minister of Employment and Labour setting out the proposed numerical targets for demographic representivity in 18 sectors. The Regulations are published in terms of section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act (Amendment Act) and propose targets for the top four occupational levels (namely, Top Management, Senior Management, Professionally Qualified, and Skilled) and for employees with disabilities.
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Apr 20, 2023 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Melissa Cogger |Talita Laubscher
The Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020, which makes a number of controversial amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, has been signed into law. The Minister’s power to determine sectoral numerical targets for designated employers is under the spotlight. Answers to questions frequently being asked by clients are as follows. Are the amendments in force yet? The Employment Equity Amendment Act, 2022 was assented to by the President on 6 April 2023. The amendments are not yet in force.
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Apr 14, 2023 | 
bowmanslaw.com | Melissa Cogger
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. It amends the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (Act). The effective date is still to be proclaimed in the Government Gazette. One of the controversial amendments to the Act is the Minister’s power to determine sectoral numerical targets for designated employers.
