In stark contrast to earlier media reports as to what would constitute "essential services", the Regulations published in terms of the impending coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are far from clear...

As a starting point, it is important for me to mention that employers should take steps to guard against their employees abusing the office time while working remotely.

Following a complete lockdown which extended beyond a month, the President of the Republic of South Africa announced the plans to resume economic activity. The necessary amendments to the original Regulations were effected, consequently.

As South Africa has recently entered what is called advanced alert level 3 of the phased approach of opening up of the economy, many businesses are still grappling with the initial financial and operational consequences of the lockdown.

Level 3 is undoubtedly introducing a few major changes across the country.

When the vaccine roll out plan was announced, it was warmly welcomed by many as it seemed logical and sagacious.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced industries globally to reinvent themselves in challenging times. Many South African businesses are frequently conducting virtual meetings.

It is no secret that most of the globe is in a dire recession following the rath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The world has seen mass retrenchments, liquidations and business rescue.

Medical malpractice/negligence cases in South Africa are rife, with our courts facing a large amount of such cases daily.

Establishing your business online helps you reach a larger audience and expand your brand beyond the scope possible through traditional brick and mortar sales channels.

The Department of Employment and Labour has issued another Directive providing for the extension of COVID-19 TERS benefits for certain categories of sectors and employees that are unable to operate...

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel as well as the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, have both clarified a long standing question for South Africans during the lockdown

Covid-19 vaccination is probably the most potent weapon available at present in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic that has taken millions of lives, worldwide.

It is not unusual to have insurance claims approved but payouts being underwhelmingly low and/or slow.

Following the South African President's speech on 15 March 2020 that a national state of disaster has been declared in terms of Covid-19...

On 23 March 2020, South African President Ramaphosa announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020 as part of government's integrated measures...

This edition of Africa Insights goes back to basics – food.

Below is a brief ouline of recent changes to Level 1 Regulations released by the Minister of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

The Labour Court has handed down an interesting decision concerning an allegation of an automatically unfair dismissal claim arising from an employer's vaccination...

On January 24, 2025, the Pretoria High Court declared six regulations governing the SRD grant unconstitutional and invalid.