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Nadeem Mahomed

Director

Nadeem Mahomed is a Director in our Employment Law practice, and Knowledge Management Department.

+27 (0)11 562 1936
nadeem.mahomed@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Nadeem Mahomed

About Nadeem

About Nadeem

Nadeem joined CDH in 2022. Prior to that, Nadeem worked in the employment law department at a corporate law firm and consulted independently in the area of employment law. He served as a legal clerk to Justice Chris Jafta at the Constitutional Court and has occupied research positions at the University of Cape Town and the University of Johannesburg.

Nadeem was promoted to Director in 2024.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BA Law (Philosophy & Law), University of the Witwatersrand
  • LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Year of admission as an Attorney: 2011
  • Hons (Semitic Languages and Cultures), University of Johannesburg
  • Masters (Religion Studies), University of Johannesburg
  • PhD (Religion Studies), University of Johannesburg
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Languages

Languages

  • English

About Nadeem

Nadeem joined CDH in 2022. Prior to that, Nadeem worked in the employment law department at a corporate law firm and consulted independently in the area of employment law. He served as a legal clerk to Justice Chris Jafta at the Constitutional Court and has occupied research positions at the University of Cape Town and the University of Johannesburg.

Nadeem was promoted to Director in 2024.

Credentials

Education

  • BA Law (Philosophy & Law), University of the Witwatersrand
  • LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Year of admission as an Attorney: 2011
  • Hons (Semitic Languages and Cultures), University of Johannesburg
  • Masters (Religion Studies), University of Johannesburg
  • PhD (Religion Studies), University of Johannesburg
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Languages

  • English

Experience

Nadeem has advised clients, in both the private and public sector, on an array of employment related aspects including transactional, litigious, dispute resolution, regulatory, compliance and human resources matters. In addition, Nadeem has lectured and held positions at academic institutions where his research was published and mentored students.

News

High Court dismisses urgent application challenging Employment Equity targets
Employment Law

High Court dismisses urgent application challenging Employment Equity targets

On 28 August 2025, the Gauteng High Court dismissed an urgent application by the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) and Sakeliga seeking to interdict and suspend...
AI gone rogue: Are employers liable when workplace AI harms employees?

AI gone rogue: Are employers liable when workplace AI harms employees?

When Anthropic released its Claude 4 evaluation report, a particular finding sparked significant discussion among artificial intelligence (AI) safety researchers: during testing scenarios,...
The limits of protected disclosure and section 188A(11) of the LRA
Employment Law

The limits of protected disclosure and section 188A(11) of the LRA

In Letakgomo v Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd (J683/23) ZALCJHB 240 (31 May 2025), Mr Thabo Letakgomo (the applicant), was employed as a plant manager/managing director at Johnson Matthey...
Another episode of fabricated citations, real repercussions: South African courts show no tolerance for AI-hallucinated cases
Knowledge Management

Another episode of fabricated citations, real repercussions: South African courts show no tolerance for AI-hallucinated cases

Following Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal and Others ZAKZPHC 2, South African courts have again confronted the issue of AI-generated...
Reinstatement, Back Pay, and Employer Obligations
Employment Law

Reinstatement, Back Pay, and Employer Obligations

Mr Mavundla was dismissed by Gotcha Security Services on 6 March 2019. The CCMA reinstated him with effect from 1 August 2019, ordering payment of R52,200 for the period from dismissal...

All articles by Nadeem
Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment | Part 2 - The role of humility
Pro Bono & Human Rights

Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment | Part 2 - The role of humility

In our latest "Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment" conversation, Director Nadeem Mahomed, Director and Practice Head, Chris Charter and Senior Associate, Gift Kaba...
Men as allies in the fight for women’s empowerment - Part 1 - Nothing about us without us

Men as allies in the fight for women’s empowerment - Part 1 - Nothing about us without us

In the first part of our Men as allies in the fight for Women’s Empowerment discussion, our panel unpacks what true allyship means in the struggle for women’s empowerment.
Webinar Recording | AI and the law: Navigating risks, realising opportunities
Knowledge Management

Webinar Recording | AI and the law: Navigating risks, realising opportunities

A panel of experts hosted a webinar exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the legal landscape.
Webinar Recording | Preparing for the implementation of the EEA Amendments: A New Year's Gift' webinar
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Preparing for the implementation of the EEA Amendments: A New Year's Gift' webinar

Our Employment Law practice hosted an insightful webinar designed to help employers navigate the imminent implementation of the amended Employment Equity Act, effective from 1 January...
Webinar Recording | Developments in Education Law and impact on private schooling
Education & Training

Webinar Recording | Developments in Education Law and impact on private schooling

Watch the recording of our expert panel who explored the impacts of recent legislation, including the Basic Education LawsAmendmentAct. 

All videos by Nadeem
Men as allies in the fight for women’s empowerment
Firm News

Men as allies in the fight for women’s empowerment

As we commemorate Women’s Month, we reflect not only on the historic march of 1956 but also on the ongoing journey toward equality in our workplaces and communities.
Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working
Employment Law

Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working

CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.
Legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace
Employment Law

Legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace

CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.
Year-end bonuses and benefits

Year-end bonuses and benefits

Professional Support Lawyer, Nadeem Mahomed from CDH's Employment Law practice joined SAFM Weekend View Show to discuss whether companies are liable by law to pay employee bonuses.
Part 1 - The Employment Equity Act
Employment Law

Part 1 - The Employment Equity Act

This is the first episode of a series of short podcasts where our Employment Law experts unpack the implications of the recent Employment Equity Amendments on employers. This episode...

All podcasts by Nadeem

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