The price of dishonesty in the Auditing Profession

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 2 Jun, 2026 | Employment Law, Insights

By David Short | Director and Amanda Kubheka | Candidate Attorney The integrity of financial reporting depends heavily on the trustworthiness of the professionals who perform audits. When that trust is compromised from within, the consequences can be serious, not only...

High Court confirms that misrepresentation can invalidate a Mutual Separation Agreement

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 1 Jun, 2026 | Employment Law, Insights

By David Short | Director and Amanda Kubheka | Candidate Attorney The Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town has delivered an important judgment on the consequences of failing to disclose material conflicts of interest before concluding a mutual...

When Private Conduct Becomes a Public Standard of Accountability

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 28 Apr, 2026 | Employment Law, Insights

By David Short | Director and Amanda Kubheka | Candidate Attorney The proceedings involving Judge President Selby Mbenenge and Ms Andiswa Mengo have attracted significant public attention that extends beyond the bench.  While the circumstances are unique to the...

Constitutional Court Confirms Limits on Labour Appeals and Awards Costs in Dispute Arising from Terminated Municipal Services Agreement

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 22 Apr, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insights

By Riaan du Plessis | Director The Constitutional Court has delivered a useful judgment for municipalities, organs of state, and private service providers involved in outsourcing and insourcing arrangements. In King Cetshwayo District Municipality v Water and...

Long Service is not an Absolute Shield against Gross Negligence

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 20 Mar, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insights

By David Short | Director and Amanda Kubheka | Candidate Attorney Labour Court ruling in Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council and Others. The Labour Court in Gqeberha recently delivered an important judgment in the case of...

Demarcation Disputes cannot be used to interpret Collective Agreements

by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 6 Mar, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insights

By David Short | Director CCMA ruling clarifies the limits of the demarcation process A recent ruling issued in favour of a client of Fairbridges provides helpful clarity on the purpose and limits of demarcation disputes in South African labour law. In the matter...