Negotiating successfully
Negotiation is when two or more parties with different needs and goals try to find a mutually acceptable solution. A successful outcome will help the
April 6, 2021
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Damages sustained at work – who is liable?
What is an accident at work? The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (“COIDA“) defines an accident as “an accident arising out of
March 25, 2021
What are the requirements to deregister a trust?
Source: Allen West TONKIN CLACEY PRETORIA Introduction Trusts must be registered with the Master in whose area of jurisdiction the greatest portion of the trust
March 17, 2021
POPIA and the Information Officer
The Protection of Personal of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) requires entities to be compliant by 1 July 2021. One requirement is the appointment of an Information
March 17, 2021
Executive Workshop for Preparation for POPI’S Enactment
My colleague, Mark Heyink, will present a seminar to provide attendees with a broad overview of some of the key aspects of POPI and practical guidance
March 17, 2021
Can an employee be fired for refusing to be vaccinated?
Editor’s note: since writing this article, the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa issued guidance on vaccination policies in the workplace. Employers seeking
March 1, 2021
Can I refuse to go to work during the lockdown?
The Covid-19 pandemic has sown fear and confusion. People have lost their jobs and others are scared to go to work and be with co-workers.
March 1, 2021
Resignation with Immediate effect in the face of Misconduct Allegation
Can an employee resign with immediate effect in the face of misconduct allegations? There have been conflicting decisions and uncertainty whether an Employer can still
February 11, 2021
Muslim Marriages
Court finds that our laws fall short concerning Muslim marriages. In the recent SCA case, where the President and Minister of Justice were the Appellants,
February 11, 2021
Divorce settlement through mediation
Our cases and the law put parties and their legal team at risk if they do not attempt to mediate the divorce dispute at an
January 11, 2021
Claiming spousal maintenance after divorce – a debate
A very common question that often sparks debate is whether a party can claim interim, or temporary spousal maintenance from an ex-spouse after a divorce
January 11, 2021
Divorce mediation as an alternative to litigation
Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that Kansas couples may use to settle differences on specific issues in a divorce. Spouses may decide
December 2, 2020