Cliff Dekker Hofmeyr is the South African Wind Energy Association's Law Firm of the Year

Positive disruptors in African mining: Technology, AI and critical minerals for Africa's industrialisation

Deep dive into the Supreme Court’s decision in Symon Wairobi Gatuma v Kenya Breweries Limited

It is now well understood that any unilateral amendment to an employment contract amounts to an unfair labour practice under section 45 of the Employment Act 11 of 2007 (the Employment Act). This has recently been reiterated by the Supreme Court of Kenya in Symon Wairobi Gatuma v Kenya Breweries Limited and Three Others, Petition E023 of 2023 (the Supreme Courtdecision).   The Supreme Court decision is, however, more than just a decision on unilateral amendments to employment contracts. It addresses and provides guidance as to how to treat employees during business restructuring exercises and redundancies.

Publication of Draft Petroleum Products Bill for public comment

On 21 October 2024, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) published the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) for public comment.  

Discrimination v differentiation: A remuneration dispute

In 2003, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (Municipality) took a decision to make use of fixed-term contracts of employment for certain positions. In doing so, the Municipality invited permanent employees to convert their contracts of employment to fixed-term contracts, albeit on equal terms (converting employees). As an incentive, the converting employees were offered a salary increase of between 5% and 10%, as well as payment of an annual performancebonus. 

Dress code in the workplace: What's appropriate and what's not

Kgodisho Phashe, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice joined Clement Manyathela on 702 to discuss 'Dress code in the workplace: What's appropriate and what's not.'

Amending the connected persons definition in relation to partnerships

The “ connected person ” definition contained in section 1 of the ITA is one of the most important sections that impacts income tax since various tax provisions, anti-avoidance sections in particular, are triggered if parties are connected persons. The definition encompasses various categories of persons including individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships. Arguably the “connected person” definition in relation to partnerships is one of the more controversial sub-definitions given its broad ambit.