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Addressing defamation in the digital age

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Defamation, which is the unlawful publication of a statement that harms another’s reputation, has found a new and powerful medium...

The definition of an occupier

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes An occupier, as defined by Section 1 of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act 62 of 1997)...

Organisational rights of trade unions

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Many employers are unaware that in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 1955 (Act 66 of 1995), trade unions...

Delictual duty of the SAPS to prevent crime, disorder and damage

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In two recent cases, the High Court of Pretoria found that the South African Police Service (SAPS) doesn't need...

Farm dwellers: Eviction versus relocation

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The definition of ‘eviction’ as stipulated in the Extension of Security of Tenure Act. 1997 (Act 62 of 1997)...

Layoffs: Five common mistakes to avoid

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South Africa’s labour environment is strictly regulated and complying with legislation requires specialist knowledge. Given the current economic climate,...

Controversial court ruling pertaining to the keeping of livestock

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Land Claims Court of South Africa recently delivered a controversial judgment in the matter of Moladora Trust vs...

Evictions and emergency housing: Should municipalities foot the bill?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Evictions can experience immense delays due to the provision of alternative housing. The Constitutional Court made it clear that occupiers...

Three types of labour inspections

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South African labour law is extensive and non-compliance can have a serious financial impact to the employer. There are three...

Land occupations: Legal requirements for human settlements

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Since the promulgation of the first restrictions in response to Covid-19, South Africa has seen a drastic increase in large-scale...