Deirdre Phillips, Partner, Bowmans The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour places South Africa’s parental‑leave regime on a...
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The hint is in the hug
Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software The global economy is unsettled. After two years of uneven recovery, 2025 has been a mist of slow growth, high household debt...
The hidden billions of absenteeism – and how smarter cover can save employers
Lushan Sundram, Senior Sales & Business Development Manager at Essential Employee Benefits Absenteeism isn’t just about the occasional sick note, it’s a silent drain on South...
46% increase in mental health condition prevalence since 2012, among Discovery Health Medical Scheme members
Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Health New research reveals a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence among Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s...
2026 Medical scheme contribution increases: Relief for members after a year of sharp hikes
Busisiwe Sibiya, Actuarial Analyst, and Paresh Prema, Health Actuarial Services at Alexforbes Medical aid contribution increases for 2026 are generally lower than the sharp hikes seen...
Throwing the baby out with the bath water? Unintended consequences of Van Wyk and practical implications for employers
Helen Wilsenach, Talita Laubscher, Graham Damant and Chloë Loubser, at Bowmans The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and...
Fund in hot water for not meeting member’s benefit payout wish
Muvhango Lukhaimane, Pension Funds Adjudicator A provident fund has been hauled over the coals by the Pension Funds Adjudicator for making payment of a member’s withdrawal benefit...
Remote jobs on the rise: Tracking the shift in 2025
Anja Bates, Head of Data at Pnet Remote job opportunities are once again on the rise in South Africa, following a 13% drop in remote vacancies during 2023 and 2024. Pnet’s Job Market...
South Africa’s pension system: 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index results highlight progress and reform
Belinda Sullivan, Head Corporate Consulting Strategy at Alexforbes The 17th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI), which benchmarks 52 retirement income systems...
Outdated employment contracts are a major legal risk for SMMEs
Karabo Kopeka, Managing Director at Clientèle Legal For South Africa’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMMEs), the gap between past compliance and present law is becoming a dangerous...
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