Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. But then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and having accurate advice is key to navigating these difficult moments. Labour…
Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has argued that South Africa must confront the enduring legacy of migrant labour by rebuilding rural economies, rethinking land management and decentralising economic activity. Delivering the fourth annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture on 15 October, Professor Buhlungu warned that poverty, unemployment, food insecurity and the deterioration…
Nairobi — Pan-African law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has launched a 2026 guide on labour laws across Africa as businesses face growing employment and compliance risks when expanding into different markets. The Labour Laws in Africa 2026 Guide provides comparative labour law information covering 20 African countries and is aimed at employers, investors, legal…
Africa’s labour market is changing fast, but one question remains stubbornly relevant: who gets a fair chance at work? For millions of women, having a job does not always mean having decent work. Low pay, unsafe conditions, unpaid care responsibilities, weak social protection and limited representation continue to shape everyday working life. This is where…
Accelera Digital Group’s Cliff de Wit Not long ago, organisations were experimenting with generative AI to draft e-mails, summarise documents and answer questions. Today agentic AI is changing what the technology is for. In a conversation on TechCentral’s TCS+ podcast, Cliff de Wit, MD for South Africa and group chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital…
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, accounting for the vast majority of its imports, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, the European Union, Canada, Japan and India. They came into effect on…
NewsFeed Britain’s governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week. In his first speech, he pledged to chart a new political and economic course, saying Britain needed a break from four decades of failed policies. Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026…
Discover moreAfrica Travel GuideCyber Security ServicesZimbabwe News SubscriptionIOL South Africa’s Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has moved to tighten control over the employment of foreign nationals in the country through proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act. The draft Employment Services Amendment Bill, which has been gazetted for introduction in Parliament, will allow the…
Hotel operators avoid a ‘very real threat’ by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament. Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026 New York City hotel operators and unions have reached an eight-year labour deal covering about 25,000 workers, averting a strike over wages, workloads and staffing levels that…
Anja Bates, head of data at SA recruitment platform Pnet. South Africa is experiencing a measurable disconnect between the academic qualifications employers require and the talent available in the job market, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report. Data from April 2026 reveals that while 54% of job advertisements over the last year required…
