Time running out on Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP)
The South African government has not extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits beyond June 2023. ZEP holders must secure a different visa by June 30, 2023, in order to stay in South Africa legally. The ZEP program began when the South African government granted “special dispensation” for Zimbabweans who were in the country illegally, […]
How to deal with retrenchment proactively
Today’s crippling economy has caused retrenchment to become a very real thing faced by many employees all over the world. For companies to be more efficient and to reduce costs, retrenching their current employees becomes the only solution. In the worst-case scenario, companies need to retrench their employees to keep their doors open. During the […]
Does an employee have the right to freedom of religion?
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, is the supreme law of the land and all conduct and legislation must comply with it. The Bill of Rights contained in chapter 2 of the Constitution is often described as the cornerstone of our democracy and we must all respect and protect the rights enshrined […]
COVID-19: Tough Decisions – Business Management and the Role of Directors (Part 1)
by Michael Vieyra: Senior Associate. Approximate reading time: 7mins South Africa has not escaped the damaging economic effects brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s already strained economy is reeling from the adverse effects of the national lockdown and anticipated phased relaxation thereof. Companies in all sectors are forced to navigate unforeseen and novel […]
#COVID-19: Tough Decisions – Business Management And The Role Of Directors (Part 3)
[Article prepared by Jan-Hendrik Senekal and Michael Vieyra] This article is the third part in a series that deals with business management and the role of directors under the restraints of COVID-19 and the various regulations enacted in terms of the National Disaster Act (“the Regulations”) while maintaining compliance with legislation and best practices. The […]
COVID-19: Tough Decisions – Business Management And The Role Of Directors (Part 2)
[Article prepared in conjunction with Michael Vieyra – Senior Associate] This article is the second part in a series of articles that deals with business management and the role of directors under the restraints of COVID-19 and the various regulations enacted in terms of the National Disaster Act (“the Regulations”) while maintaining compliance with existing […]