The Labour Court in Gqeberha has dismissed an application by Madalas Rest (Pty) Ltd to overturn a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruling that reinstated long-serving farm worker Mzukisi Petrus Mkhavu. Judge Molatelo Makhura upheld the CCMA’s finding that Mkhavu’s dismissal was substantively unfair, affirming that the individuals Mkhavu allowed onto the property … Read more
South African police have arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a 45-year-old British citizen wanted by UK authorities for the alleged murders of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5. The arrest occurred Friday in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Interpol … Read more
A court has dismissed a claim by Rachel Nkhwatshirema against Transnet Freight Rail, ruling that the company did not unfairly deny her a horticultural assistant position in Vryheid. Nkhwatshirema had resigned from her job and prepared to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal after allegedly being told she would receive “good news” regarding her application. Why did the … Read more
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Cape Town father to 90 days’ imprisonment, wholly suspended, after finding him in contempt of court for failing to pay monthly maintenance of R42,000. Judge Tandaza Ndita ruled that the man willfully and in bad faith prioritized investments in his business interests over his court-ordered obligations to … Read more
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has stated that the South African government will not act as the primary driver of job creation, shifting the responsibility toward private sector growth and entrepreneurship. Speaking on the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, the Minister argued that sustainable employment relies on small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) … Read more
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) ruled that a Jetour Dashing television advertisement was misleading because it failed to disclose essential financing details like deposits and repayment periods. While the ARB lacks direct jurisdiction over non-member companies like Jetour South Africa, it has instructed media owners and broadcasters to refuse future advertisements from the brand that … Read more
Buying a Used Car? Why the “Buyer Beware” Era is Fading For decades, the second-hand vehicle market operated under the unwritten rule of caveat emptor—buyer beware. However, a landmark ruling involving a consumer and a major dealership has signaled a seismic shift. When a Gauteng consumer successfully challenged a vehicle sale at the National Consumer … Read more
Build One South Africa (BOSA) has officially introduced two high-profile candidates as part of its expanding slate for the upcoming municipal elections. The announcement, held this past Thursday on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, marks a strategic effort by the party to frame its platform around accountability, service delivery, and the restoration of public trust in … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, who was stabbed on May 31 in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, has sparked a sharp divide between family accounts and police findings regarding the motive behind the killing. Conflicting Narratives Over Motive Family members of the Giyani-born teenager have publicly alleged that his death was the result of xenophobic violence. … Read more
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application by a Boksburg man, identified as L, to overturn a default judgment regarding substantial unpaid body corporate levies. The ruling confirms that a debt exceeding R800,000 remains enforceable by the Pebble Falls Body Corporate. L had been absent from his residence for nearly three … Read more