Articles from the field - what we’re seeing, learning, and thinking.

This is where we publish select editorial content originally featured in HeadsUp-our newsletter for members, organisers, and allies.

These articles unpack trends, explore challenges, and spotlight opportunities in the evolving world of work, from the lens of South African employers.

Each piece is grounded in what we hear from the ground, guided by data, and curated to help businesses think ahead.

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...

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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...

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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,...

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Landmark ruling on fixed-term contracts

In January 2025, the Labour Court ruled that CHWs must be permanently employed—setting a precedent for all long-term contract roles. Employers must reassess fixed-term appointments...

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