Police in the Western Cape are currently searching for a suspect following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 31, in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay. According to Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, the victim was found with a stab wound to the chest after an altercation with another … Read more
When Workplace Culture Collides with Corporate Policy: Lessons from the Shoprite Ruling The recent Labour Court ruling involving Shoprite Checkers and a long-serving employee, Thandeka Mabel Ngcobo, serves as a masterclass in the complexities of modern labor relations. After 29 years of service, Ngcobo was dismissed following the disappearance of cash from an office she … Read more
When Levies Spiral: The Reality of Forced Property Sales in Estates Living in a secure, high-end estate often feels like a dream—until the monthly levies become a nightmare. A recent high-stakes legal battle in Pretoria’s exclusive Lombardy Estate serves as a sobering reminder that a home is more than just a sanctuary; it is a … Read more
The ‘Too Harsh’ Threshold: Why Zero-Tolerance Is Failing in Modern Labour Law For decades, the corporate playbook was simple: if an employee defied a manager or repeatedly missed work, the end goal was a clean break—dismissal. However, recent judicial trends, highlighted by high-profile cases involving telecommunications giants like MTN, suggest a seismic shift in how … Read more