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The previous rate was 11.75% per annum. According to the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, interest on debts w.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/prescribed-rate-of-interest-is-11.50-from-1-november-2024) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Rules](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/rules) [Labour courts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/labour-courts) [Norton Rose Fulbright](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/norton-rose-fulbright) ## [Commencement of new Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court rules](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/commencement-of-new-labour-court-and-labour-appeal-court-rules) New Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court rules come into operation on 17 July 2024.  The new rules will replace the existing rules as well as the Practice Manual of the Labour Court. The changes include amongst them provisions aimed at streamlining the court process. 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