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Employers may soon be prohibited from asking jobseekers for payslips before offer

Sashin Naidoo, Associate in the Employment Law practice recently joined Dudu Ramela on MoneywebNow to discuss 'Employers may soon be prohibited from asking jobseekers for payslips before offer.'

The Labour Court draws the line on interdicting unprotected strikes in Boomerang Fruits v MKP

The recent decision of the Labour Court in Boomerang Fruits (Pty) Ltd v uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) and Others JDR2025-061014 (LC) provides timely clarification on the legal thresholds for interdicting unprotected strikes and the limits of third-party involvement, particularly by political parties, in industrial disputes. The judgment reaffirms the legal materiality of procedural norms under the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), as amended, and outlines the risks for entities that engage in conduct akin to that of a trade union without being recognised as such.

Opportunity to connect: Section 34 determination and draft regulations pave the way for private sector involvement in new electricity transmission infrastructure

The lack of adequate grid capacity is a critical risk that continues to significantly stall progress in the implementation of South Africa’s energy transition, especially in respect of the uptake of renewable energy. The market first came to understand the true extent of grid capacity constraints at the end of 2022, when only 1,000 MW out of a possible 5,2 GW was awarded under Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme(REIPPPP). 

Why Kenyan employers should watch South Africa’s bold move towards pay transparency

In a significant step towards wage equality, South Africa introduced the Fair Pay Bill (Bill) in June 2025. The proposed law is aimed at eliminating unjustified pay disparities and embedding transparency into workplace pay structures. The Bill has sparked regional conversations on how African labour markets can address long-standing issues of wage discrimination, particularly along gender and historical lines. For Kenyan employers, the developments in South Africa offer a timely opportunity to reflect on local practices and consider whether a similar framework could take shape closer tohome. 

High Court judgment on loan agreement dispute when a lender is not registered as a credit provider

On or about 16 January 2023, Baletsema Proprietary Limited (the lender) and Phek Engineering & Suppliers CC (the borrower) concluded a written loan agreement, where the lender advanced an amount of R500,000 to the borrower, with R100,000 payable on or before 17 February 2023 and R600,000 payable on or before 6 March 2023. This was secured by the borrower’s immovable and movable property. The loan agreement attracted administration fees and interest at an unspecified percentage but was capped at an amount of R200,000. Additionally, the loan agreement attracted a daily penalty interest of 20%, compounded monthly.

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