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Honesty is the best policy when it comes to sick leave
2nd August 2023 In a recent Labour Court judgment in the case of South African Revenue Services vs CCMA and Others, the Court found the dismissal of an employee... →
Latest mining developments in Sub-Saharan Africa
13th July 2023 Global factors, particularly the move towards sustainable energy, have aligned to create significant opportunities in the African mining sector,... →
POPIA considerations in the age of ChatGPT
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th July 2023 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by businesses and individuals is fast gaining traction, with new platforms such as ChatGPT emerging, each... →
Allocation of water use entitlements – Ecological versus empowerment considerations
28th June 2023 On 19 May 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published Draft Regulations which have generated significant comment and controversy... →
Africa Guide to Cryptocurrencies
20th April 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that more regulation in cryptocurrency trading is going to be essential to unlock markets across... →
Withholding pension benefits: Legal requirements an employer must satisfy to interdict a retirement fund from paying out pension benefits
24th March 2023 The withholding of pension benefits is a common recourse against employees who caused damage to their employers as a result of theft, dishonesty,... →
The Labour Court confirms that section 188a (11) inquiries are not for the taking
17th March 2023 As the South African legislative framework on the protection of whistleblowers continues to develop, employees primarily rely on the Protected... →
According to Chambers research for 2023, Bowmans’ ‘wide and international network of lawyers … is a major advantage’
17th February 2023 Bowmans' stellar reputation in advising clients on complex cross-border mandates in its various African jurisdictions has been recognised by... →
