Lee Masuku

South Africa’s immigration policy outlook for 2026

In February 2026 both President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister), following the State of the Nation Address (SONA), highlighted several aspects...

Proposed Amendments to South Africa’s immigration laws and policies

The Draft Revised Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection White Paper seeks to create a constitutionally sound, modern, and efficient immigration system that improves security,...

Proposed amendments to South Africa's immigration laws and policies

In April 2024, Cabinet approved the initial White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (White Paper), which was intended to be a step towards a complete overhaul...

Frequently asked questions by employers about immigration compliance in South Africa

In episode four, Taryn and Lee unpack frequently asked questions by employers about immigration compliance in South Africa

New developments regarding the Immigration Amendment Bill

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has introduced the Immigration Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill), to address constitutional deficiencies identified by the Constitutional Court in sections...

Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

Our dynamic Employment Law experts, Anli Bezuidenhout (Director), along with Lee Masuku and Leila Moosa (Senior Associates), were recently featured on Cape Talk, Fine Music Radio,...

New developments regarding the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme

In our alert on 28 July 2025, we highlighted the announcement by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) that it would be launching two new digital visa initiatives. One of these was...

2025 Overview: Developments in South African Immigration Law

Cabinet approved the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) 2025 White Paper and the Employment Services Amendment Bill (ESAB) for implementation and submission to Parliament. The...

The types of permanent residence visas available in South Africa

Substance abuse as an incapacity issue

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Senior Associates Taryn York, Lee Masuku and Associate Sashin Naidoo in the Employment Law practice, discussed substance abuse as an incapacity...

Retirement age and fixed-term contracts

Fixed-term contracts are commonplace in both the private and public sectors. The case of SABC v Valla (JA100/24) ZALAC 47 (22 September 2025) is interesting because of the clash between...

Implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorisation

On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs (Minister), Dr Leon Schreiber, presented the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s...

Extension of temporary concession for foreign nationals due to processing delays of waiver and appeals applications

On 30 September 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025 (Directive) in terms of which certain protections were granted to foreign nationals...

The types of temporary residence visas available in South Africa

In this episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Lee Masuku and Taryn York unpack the different temporary residence visas that allow foreign nationals to work in South Africa,...

Update on the Immigration Amendment Bill, 2024

In late March 2024, the Immigration Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill) was published to amend section 34 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 (Immigration Act). This is the provision which deals...

Update on the Employment Services Amendment Bill

South Africa’s immigration framework is undergoing significant reform, with the Employment Services Amendment Bill (ESAB) and the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) currently...

Dismissal on expiry of “refugee status” ruled fair

In Muyulenu v Global Telesales t/a Lufthansa Intouch and Others (C342/2024) ZALCCT 68 (4 September 2025), the Labour Court had to decide on the fairness of a dismissal on the expiry...

An introduction to immigration compliance for employers

Immigration compliance for employers in South Africa involves understanding the legal framework regulating the employment of foreign nationals, including the duties imposed on employers...

New digital visas to be launched in South Africa in the entertainment and events sectors

Earlier this year, the Minister of Home Affairs (Minister) announced the implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a comprehensive digital visa system to modernise...

Cabinet approves key aspects on the employment of foreigners

Lee Masuku, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice, recently joined Jenna-Leigh Bilong on eNCA to discuss the following topic: 'Cabinet approves key aspects on the employment...

Significant increase in the cost of ID verifications to be applied with effect from 1 July 2025

ID verifications are a common practice in employment and human resources.

Youth Day reflections | The silent struggle of South Africa's youth today

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Jean Ewang and Lee Masuku from CDH’s Employment Law Department delve into the pressing issue of youth unemployment in South Africa.

Can an employee be retrenched if the job still exists in another form?

When an employee is retrenched but their responsibilities are simply redistributed, can they argue that the position was not genuinely redundant? What if they believe that the employer...

Webinar Recording | South African foreign employee landscape: quotas, compliance, and opportunity

Watch our panel of experts for an in-depth exploration of South Africa’s newly approved National Labour Migration Policy 2025 and the Employment Services Amendment Bill.

Labour Court goes digital come 14 April

Lee Masuku, a Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice, was recently on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the digitalisation of the Labour Court, effective 14 April, and whether this...

Webinar Recording | Labour Law Reforms: Key proposed amendments and its implications

CDH experts hosted a webinar to discuss the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals and the latest proposed legislative amendments following negotiations at NEDLAC.

Webinar Recording | The new Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court rules: A roadmap to efficiency

On 3 May 2024, new Labour Court and Labour Appeal Rules were published that will soon replace the existing court rules.