Nadeem Mahomed

Director

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

Nadeem Mahomed

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.

Areas of expertise

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.

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

News

Contractual rights and procedural fairness in disciplinary process
Employment Law

Contractual rights and procedural fairness in disciplinary process

In Mpembe v University of Zululand and Others (2025/248322) ZALCD 49, the Labour Court urgently intervened in ongoing disciplinary proceedings after the employer converted an adversarial...

Webinar Recording | Forensic and workplace investigations in practice
Corporate & White Collar Investigations

Webinar Recording | Forensic and workplace investigations in practice

Watch our webinar, which explored the intersection of forensic and workplace investigations.

Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour

The Constitutional Court has declared the parental leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution.

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

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

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered its landmark judgmentin Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment andLabour ZACC 20.  As South Africa’s highest court, its decision...

Lessons on dismissal for incapacity due to ill-health
Employment Law

Lessons on dismissal for incapacity due to ill-health

In SACCAWU obo Bologo v JD Group (Pty) Ltd 8 BALR 904 (CCMA) the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) upheld the dismissal of a long-serving salesperson for...

How algorithmic bias in AI hurts your business and what you can do
Employment Law

How algorithmic bias in AI hurts your business and what you can do

A highly qualified jobseeker applies for a role you’re desperate to fill. Their application is screened out by an automated system. You’ve lost the perfect candidate and you don’t...

Fixed-term contracts: Is early termination on notice lawful?
Employment Law

Fixed-term contracts: Is early termination on notice lawful?

In Solidarity obo Nel RH v Paramount Aerospace Systems (Pty) Ltd (JS72/2024) ZALCJHB 423, the Labour Court revisited whether an employer may end a fixed-term contract (FTC) before...

Men as Allies in the Fight for Women’s Empowerment - The value of understanding others
Employment Law

Men as Allies in the Fight for Women’s Empowerment - The value of understanding others

We close out our Men as Allies series with a powerful conversation on why continuous learning, reflection, and empathy are crucial for achieving true inclusion in the workplace.

Publication of the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
Employment Law

Publication of the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal

Today, 4 September 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour published the final Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code). The Code, effective from the date of publication, repeals...

Contempt, targets and the dispute over Employment Equity: Solidarity v Minister of Employment and Labour
Employment Law

Contempt, targets and the dispute over Employment Equity: Solidarity v Minister of Employment and Labour

On 28 June 2023 Solidarity and the erstwhile Minister of Employment and Labour concluded a settlement agreement, mediated by the CCMA, as part of a complaint lodged with the International Labour...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Dealing with discrimination based on language, culture and bias in the workplace
Employment Law

Dealing with discrimination based on language, culture and bias in the workplace

A decision by the Labour Court of South Africa dealt with the consequences of workplace discrimination and harassment. The court found the Gauteng Department of Education (Department) liable...

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.

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court
Employment Law

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

With some businesses and entities moving towards an increasingly globalised workforce, questions surrounding jurisdiction in labour disputes involving employees working abroad for...

Unchecked AI, unseen dangers: What the DeepSeek breach means for SA companies and POPIA compliance

Unchecked AI, unseen dangers: What the DeepSeek breach means for SA companies and POPIA compliance

DeepSeek, a prominent competitor in the artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace, recently faced a significant security incident when an unsecured ClickHouse database exposed over...

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. 

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.

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head
Employment Law

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head

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...

Contractual rights and procedural fairness in disciplinary process
Employment Law

Contractual rights and procedural fairness in disciplinary process

In Mpembe v University of Zululand and Others (2025/248322) ZALCD 49, the Labour Court urgently intervened in ongoing disciplinary proceedings after the employer converted an adversarial...

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

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

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered its landmark judgmentin Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment andLabour ZACC 20.  As South Africa’s highest court, its decision...

Lessons on dismissal for incapacity due to ill-health
Employment Law

Lessons on dismissal for incapacity due to ill-health

In SACCAWU obo Bologo v JD Group (Pty) Ltd 8 BALR 904 (CCMA) the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) upheld the dismissal of a long-serving salesperson for...

How algorithmic bias in AI hurts your business and what you can do
Employment Law

How algorithmic bias in AI hurts your business and what you can do

A highly qualified jobseeker applies for a role you’re desperate to fill. Their application is screened out by an automated system. You’ve lost the perfect candidate and you don’t...

Fixed-term contracts: Is early termination on notice lawful?
Employment Law

Fixed-term contracts: Is early termination on notice lawful?

In Solidarity obo Nel RH v Paramount Aerospace Systems (Pty) Ltd (JS72/2024) ZALCJHB 423, the Labour Court revisited whether an employer may end a fixed-term contract (FTC) before...

Publication of the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
Employment Law

Publication of the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal

Today, 4 September 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour published the final Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code). The Code, effective from the date of publication, repeals...

Contempt, targets and the dispute over Employment Equity: Solidarity v Minister of Employment and Labour
Employment Law

Contempt, targets and the dispute over Employment Equity: Solidarity v Minister of Employment and Labour

On 28 June 2023 Solidarity and the erstwhile Minister of Employment and Labour concluded a settlement agreement, mediated by the CCMA, as part of a complaint lodged with the International Labour...

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...

Dealing with discrimination based on language, culture and bias in the workplace
Employment Law

Dealing with discrimination based on language, culture and bias in the workplace

A decision by the Labour Court of South Africa dealt with the consequences of workplace discrimination and harassment. The court found the Gauteng Department of Education (Department) liable...

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court
Employment Law

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

With some businesses and entities moving towards an increasingly globalised workforce, questions surrounding jurisdiction in labour disputes involving employees working abroad for...

Unchecked AI, unseen dangers: What the DeepSeek breach means for SA companies and POPIA compliance

Unchecked AI, unseen dangers: What the DeepSeek breach means for SA companies and POPIA compliance

DeepSeek, a prominent competitor in the artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace, recently faced a significant security incident when an unsecured ClickHouse database exposed over...

Webinar Recording | Forensic and workplace investigations in practice
Corporate & White Collar Investigations

Webinar Recording | Forensic and workplace investigations in practice

Watch our webinar, which explored the intersection of forensic and workplace investigations.

Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour

The Constitutional Court has declared the parental leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution.

Men as Allies in the Fight for Women’s Empowerment - The value of understanding others
Employment Law

Men as Allies in the Fight for Women’s Empowerment - The value of understanding others

We close out our Men as Allies series with a powerful conversation on why continuous learning, reflection, and empathy are crucial for achieving true inclusion in the workplace.

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. 

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head
Employment Law

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head

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