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11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Articles

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Articles

By Nadia Nassiep | Candidate Attorney As I enter my second year of articles, I reflect on the journey so far and the lessons learned. The first year has been full of challenges, growth, and valuable insights that have shaped me into a more confident and capable...

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Employment Law in Review 2024

Employment Law in Review 2024

By David Short | Director As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to reflect on the key developments that shaped the framework of employment law over the past year. From groundbreaking court rulings to updates in legislation, this year has brought challenges,...

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Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

By David Short | Director In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow where the Court is not satisfied that the preemptory...

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Toward Triage for Fraudulent Claims

Toward Triage for Fraudulent Claims

By Julia Penn | Director Safeguarding Healthcare and Insurance Against Medico-Legal Risks South Africa’s healthcare sector faces an unprecedented surge in fraudulent medico-legal claims, now totalling R30 billion in suspect cases under investigation by the Special...

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Fishing outside the scope of the Pre-Arbitration Minute

Fishing outside the scope of the Pre-Arbitration Minute

By David Short and Ciara Pillay In a recent ruling, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Mbeje and Others v Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal and Others [2024] ZALAC underscored the importance of respecting the boundaries set in a Pre-Arbitration Minute. Much like...

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