Standing united against Gender-Based Violence

The right to disconnect in South African employment law

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice, discuss the right to disconnect in employment law, highlighting international trends and the current South African landscape.

This is not your typical law story, which is precisely why you should tune in

In the latest episode of our CDH Women Empowerment series we are joined by Lebohang Mabidikane in the Competition Law practice and Kuda Chimedza in the Banking, Finance & Projects practice.

The termination of the International Trade Administration Commission’s investigation into increased imports of corrosion-resistant steel coils

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition issued Notice 2932 of 2025 in respect of the termination of the International Trade Administration Commission’s (ITAC) investigation relating to the increase in imports of corrosion-resistant steel coils. The termination was gazetted on 17 January 2025.

Objecting to an additional assessment: When playing possum isn’t an option

When a taxpayer is aggrieved by an assessment raised by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the first step in disputing this is to file an objection under section 104 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA). In the recent case of Dr X and Dr X Inc v Commissioner, SARS (52/2023), the Tax Court dealt with the importance of complying with the requirements of Rule 7(2)(b) of the dispute resolution rules promulgated under section 103 of the TAA (Rules) in order for an objection to be valid. The Tax Court also clarified some of these prescribed requirements.

How inspectors should conduct inspections under the OHSA

The recent Labour Court decision in Truworths Limited v The Chief Inspector: Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Employment and Labour and Another Case Number: J1597/21 has provided clarification on the authority of labour inspectors and the correct application of the “reasonably practicable” standard under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA). The court’s decision considered whether inspectors issuing contravention notices were properly certified, and whether their interpretation of workplace seating requirements under the Facilities Regulations 2004 (Facilities Regulations) was legally sound. The court also clarified what is meant by an appeal in terms of section 35(3) of the OHSA and how a court should approach such an appeal where an aggrieved party challenges the findings of an inspector.

The types of permanent residence visas available in South Africa