Let's Talk E36: CCMA Procedures (Video)

South Africa's 26th Commission for Employment Equity Annual Report reveals a dramatic 48.4% decline in employment equity reporting following legislative amendments, while introducing a new compliance certificate regime that fundamentally alters how employers access state business opportunities. With six constitutional challenges now before the courts and new sectoral numerical targets in force...

National Treasury has proposed a centralised framework for administering South Africa's estimated R88 billion in unclaimed financial assets, including retirement benefits. The discussion paper outlines a system where a central administrator would manage tracing, record-keeping and claims through a single public portal, with assets potentially transferred to the Corporation for Public Deposits.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has undergone significant amendments affecting employers and employees. On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa fixed commencement dates for most provisions, with selected sections deferred to 1 February 2026 and 1 April 2026. T

The distinction between employees and independent contractors holds significant legal implications, especially concerning disputes and resolutions at the CCMA.

A South African Labour Court has ruled that an employee who secured her position through fraudulent misrepresentations about her employment history must repay all remuneration received, along with costs incurred from consultants she secretly promoted. The judgment establishes significant precedent for employer remedies when recruitment fraud results in no value delivered, while confirming the Labour Court's jurisdiction over employment-related fraud claims.

Worker's compensation is a vital safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.

The Labour Court's decision in Watson Kelemogile Lekalake v EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd is a textbook warning: a Section 189 process will collapse if the business case is unclear or inconsistently presented.

The Labour Relations Act sets out limitations to the amount of compensation an employee can receive for being unfairly dismissed or for being the victim of an unfair labour practice.

Notably, employees are still not clear about resignations and the subsequent issues that may arise. Employees resign for different reasons. Now, the issues often arise when the employee resigns...