On 28 March 2025, the Labour Court delivered its decision in Makombe v Cape Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists. The court held that the claimant pastor was constructively dismissed – even though she resigned of her own accord. The judgment confirms that an employer can be held liable not only for direct mistreatment, but
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Navigating Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s Labour Legislation: Part III
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Implications for Employers
Introduction
In light of the proposed amendments detailed in Parts I and II of this article, which discussed the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA), the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (NMWA), and the Employment…
Navigating Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s Labour Legislation: Part II
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Proposed Amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Minimum Wage Act, and the Employment Equity Act
Introduction
Building on the foundation laid out in Part I, which discussed the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), Part II will delve into the changes being suggested for the Basic Conditions…
Navigating Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s Labour Legislation: Part I
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Proposed Amendments to the Labour Relations Act
Introduction
South Africa’s labour landscape is poised for significant changes through proposed amendments to key legislation, which aim to balance employee protection with economic growth and flexibility for employers. This article, which will be published in three parts, will provide an overview of the main proposed changes to…