South African labour law

The Native Labour Regulations Act 1911 prohibited strikes by trade unions, introduced wage ceilings and a pass system for moving around jobs. Over 70,000 Chinese labourers were brought in, and used by […]

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Restraint of trade in South Africa – what former employees have to watch out for

Former South African employees who entered into a restraint of trade agreement with their former employer must act cautiously, as the courts take these provisions seriously. Attorney Helena Strijdom said […]

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New job? Beware restraint of trade clauses hiding in your employment contract

The high unemployment rate has pushed job seekers into accepting any form of employment and rarely read the fine print contained in modern employment contracts. In recent times, it is […]

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New divorce laws coming to South Africa

Cabinet has approved the submission of the draft Divorce Amendment bill of 2023 to Parliament. The bill was approved by Cabinet this week and seeks to amend the Divorce Act […]

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How to get a divorce

You are entitled to a divorce: If you can prove to a court that you and your spouse can no longer live together and there is no chance of resolving […]

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How much ‘black money’ flows out of SA illegally

South Africa has been responsible for approximately $210 billion worth of illegal financial movements between 2004 and and 2013 – one of the highest among emerging economies. This is according […]

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“Zuma Must Fall” banner is illegal: city

The City of cape Town says that the large banner saying “Zuma Must Fall” that was erected at the top of Long Street in the city is illegal. “The large […]

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ANC to seek legal advice over Sunday Times article

The ANC says that its deputy secretary-general, Jessie Duarte, will seek legal advice on her options with regards to an article published in the Sunday Times relating to an alleged […]

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Energy minister ignored state legal advisor on nuclear deal: DA

Energy minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson deliberately pushed through a controversial nuclear deal despite state legal advice pointing out that she required approval from Parliament. This is according to the Democratic Alliance, […]

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Zuma has spent R10 million on legal fees: DA

President Jacob Zuma has spent almost R10 million on legal fees and “exorbitant legal counsel’ in the past seven years, the DA said on Saturday. Federal Executive chairperson James Selfe […]

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