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In AFGRI Animal Feeds (A Division of PhilAfrica Foods (Pty) Ltd) v National Union of Metalworkers South Africa and Others, the Constitutional Court considered NUMSA’s attempts to extend its membership beyond its registered scope. In line with its previous decision in NUMS..
This article discusses the emerging legal concerns associated with the potential risks arising from the termination of employment of employees with mental health conditions, following the enactment of the Mental Health Act, 2023.
In accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2015, Parliament passed the national budget for the financial year 2024/2025 on 16 May 2024, approving a total expenditure of UGX 72.136 trillion (approximately USD 19.412 billion). It is anticipated that 45% of the b..
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents one of the greatest technological advancement of man and since its emergence, it has witnessed a widespread global adoption. From the introduction of smart assistants like Alexa, Cortana, Siri and Google assistants, to the introduct..
While there is much focus given to the state of Eskom’s aging coal-fired power stations, an equally big problem is the electricity grid’s capacity challenges given inadequate investment into the grid in the past three decades and the changing generation mix in South Afric..
On 26 June 2024, in response to two weeks of widespread anti-tax protests across major towns and cities in Kenya, President William Ruto announced during a press briefing, the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024. Originally published in the Kenya Gazette on..
Considering the growing cannabis industry and the Government's active investment in cannabis production in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape (donned as South Africa's primary cannabis production hub), it is apparent that cannabis has economic value to South A..
Did you know that an employer has an inherent right to discipline an employee if this becomes necessary, and suspension is a form of discipline? However, in order to exercise this right to suspend an employee, the power to suspend must have been expressly stated in the em..
A recent Court of Appeal judgment highlights mining companies' duty of care towards project affected persons (PAPs). The Court’s decision makes it clear that PAPs are not legally obliged to vacate their properties simply because a mining company has obtained a mining lice..
