Bowmans
Agency shop agreements and the principle of fairness
1st February 2024 In the recent case of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union v UASA (Formerly named the United Association of South Africa) and Others... →
Excessive delays in instituting disciplinary proceedings may taint procedural fairness
25th January 2024 On 25 January 2016, and after a delay of approximately three and half years in instituting the disciplinary hearing, Major General S.L. Mapyane,... →
South Africa: Excessive delays in instituting disciplinary proceedings may taint procedural fairness
11th December 2023 On 25 January 2016, and after a delay of about three and half years in instituting the disciplinary hearing, Major General S.L. Mapyane, who was... →
Bad advice not a basis to set aside an agreement
4th December 2023 In Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality v Hlongwane NO and Another [2023] 9 BLLR 898 (LC), the employee was employed by Ephraim Mogale Local... →
South Africa: Controversial intelligence legislation finally introduced to Parliament
28th November 2023 On 17 November 2023, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for national intelligence introduced the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill... →
A stir in the pot: Two-pot retirement system faces an uncertain implementation date
23rd November 2023 After many in the retirement industry may have taken a deep sigh of relief when the National Treasury finally agreed to postpone the implementation... →
Public holidays on 15 and 16 December: Like the Springboks, we all win!
23rd November 2023 This year, 16 December 2023 falls on a Saturday, which is unfortunate for employees who work the traditional Monday to Friday work week, as they... →
Bowmans introduces formal Sustainability Policy
21st November 2023 Leading African law firm, Bowmans, has announced that it is one of the first law firms on the continent to formally and publicly introduce a... →