Labour Vanguard

29/07/2026

A senior Pollsmoor correctional officer lost his Labour Court bid after sending an inmate R500 twice, with the court ruling that the prohibited transactions justified his dismissal despite 29 years of service.
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22/07/2026

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Mineworkers dismissed for an alleged illegal picket have won their jobs back. They successfully argued in the Labour Court that the gathering was a wedding rehearsal, not a strike.
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19/06/2026

https://iol.co.za/business/advice/2026-06-18-why-the-upcoming-labour-migration-changes-could-cost-unprepared-employers-dearly/

South Africa’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026 aims to modernise employment services, strengthen labour migration governance and introduce stricter compliance measures for employers, particularly those hiring foreign nationals.

07/06/2026

Great news for cleaning workers in big cities where economic activities are concentrated.

Registration of the Regional Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Sector: what it means for the industry .For more information on Labour and HR solutions read our Labour Law blog.

08/05/2026

https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-05-08-labour-court-reinstates-21-mine-workers-dismissed-for-protesting-over-unpaid-overtime-pay/

The Labour Court in Johannesburg reinstated 21 coal mine workers dismissed for protesting unpaid overtime.

08/05/2026

https://iol.co.za/business/2026-05-07-tsebo-facilities-solutions-loses-appeal-bid-in-severance-pay-fight/

Tsebo Facilities Solutions failed to overturn a Labour Court ruling ordering severance pay after the court found workers secured jobs independently.

06/05/2026

Severance pay is now 2 weeks for each year of service.

South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour announced two draft bills to drastically reform labour legislation.

03/05/2026

Supreme Court calls for probe into state of Compensation Fund

The Supreme Court of Appeal has expressed serious concerns regarding the operational inefficiencies at the Compensation Fund, urging independent investigations to ensure it meets its legislative mandate.