Case Law | Zwane v Nqatshana: Why One Settlement Doesn’t Bind Everyone
Don’t Assume It’s Over Just Because One Case Is Settled A recent court case reminds us that when it comes to CCMA settlements, assumptions are dangerous—and clarity is critical. In Zwane v Nqatshana and Others, the Labour Court drew a firm boundary around what a settlement agreement does—and does not—cover. It’s a cautionary tale for […]
Case Law | Kruger v UNISA: When Retirement Isn’t Automatically Unfair
Why Consistency and Contract Clarity Still Matter at 65 By now, most employers know that age-based dismissal must be handled carefully. But a recent ruling in Kruger v UNISA adds nuance—and a vital reminder: retirement at 65 is not automatically unfair, provided your policies are consistent and your contracts are clear. The case offers timely […]
Kingfisher FM: When Your Team Burns Out, So Does Your Business
Kingfisher FM: When Your Team Burns Out, So Does Your Business Burnout is no longer just a wellbeing issue—it’s a compliance risk. In this episode, (SA)UEO explores how mental health now falls under legal duty, and why emotional safety should be part of every employer’s strategy to protect performance, prevent disputes, and preserve trust. Listen […]
LLLRA: Building Tomorrow’s LRPs.
The world of work is shifting. So is the role of labour relations practitioners. See how LLLRA, with founding support from (SA)UEO, is setting new standards to protect businesses and uplift the profession.
Case Law: Ignorance Isn’t Innocence.
Two sick note cases. Two outcomes. One critical lesson. Learn how to draft and enforce workplace policies that will stand up under legal scrutiny.
Inside the DEL Enforcement Landscape.
Department of Employment & Labour: The Future of Compliance and Enforcement Takeaways from the DEL Sessions Attended by GS Elise Coetser and Asst. GS André Fourie (SA)UEO’s leadership attended critical sessions hosted by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in early May, which shed light on the state’s evolving approach to compliance, employment equity, […]
Nedlac Reform: A Wake-Up Call
Our 3 May event unpacked the deeper systemic challenges in South Africa’s labour structures and tripartite forums. Get a front-row seat to what’s failing—and the bold steps (SA)UEO believes we must take next.
CIPC Beneficial Ownership Compliance.
A new requirement has quietly come into effect—and many businesses don’t even realise they’re non-compliant. This isn’t admin. It’s a regulatory risk. Here’s what the CIPC now expects of you.
The Economist’s Warning
Elise Coetser and André Fourie attended the SBI SME Indaba where economist Isaah Mhlanga issued a clear alert: Without structural reform, we’re drifting. Here’s what it means for you—and what you can do about it.
Three Budgets.One Nation.
South Africa has tabled three budgets in just five months—each one shifting the terrain for business. We break down what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what business leaders need to plan for next.
