Thato Makoaba
About Thato
About Thato
Thato joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Candidate Attorney in 2022 and was promoted to an Associate in 2024.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA (Law), LLB; University of Witwatersrand
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2024
Languages
Languages
- English
About Thato
Thato joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Candidate Attorney in 2022 and was promoted to an Associate in 2024.
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA (Law), LLB; University of Witwatersrand
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2024
Languages
- English
Experience
Thato has experience in Labour Court and High Court litigation which includes the drafting of pleadings in trial and application proceedings. Thato also has experience in CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes.
Thato has chaired disciplinary enquiries on behalf of clients.
Thato has also assisted clients with various other employment related matters, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts and workplace policies, business restructuring, workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.
News
Labour Appeal Court recognises material error of law as a standalone ground for review
In a significant judgment, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in NBCRFLI v Intermodal Cargo Solutions (Pty) Ltd 46 ILJ 1679 (LAC) confirmed that a material error of law by an arbitrator...
What you need to know about the Fair Pay Bill
The Fair Pay Bill (Bill) was proposed by the political party Build One SA (BOSA) in June 2025. The Bill aims to amend the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) by introducing a prohibition...
Lock-out legitimised: The legality of lock-outs in negotiating employee benefits
In the recent case of South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) obo Members v Phala N.O and Others 2 BLLR 176 (LAC) the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) confirmed...
A new era for traditional healers: A step towards formalisation and regulation
In a significant step towards formalising the practice of traditional healing in South Africa, the Traditional Health Professional Regulations, 2024 (Regulations) were published in...
Beyond status: Parameters of section 198D of the LRA, and competent relief for current and former employees
Section 198D of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) contains general provisions applicable to sections 198A to 198C, and vests the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and...
