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Commentary, judgments and legislation.
Commentary from our directors on developments in the law.
Administrative & Constitutional Law
Tender reviews after the Constitutional Court: what organs of state must get right
Recent judgements have sharpened the standard against which public procurement decisions are reviewed. We set out the practical implications for accounting officers and bid committees.
Judgment
Mabuyane v University of Fort Hare and Another
High Court · 511/2023 · 2 July 2026
The Eastern Cape Division reviewed and set aside the University of Fort Hare’s decision to deregister a student from a Master’s degree as procedurally unfair under…
Labour & Employment
Executive terminations: managing the exit of senior personnel
Terminating the services of a director or senior executive engages overlapping employment, company law and reputational considerations. A structured process protects the employer on all three fronts.
Labour & Employment
Enforcing restraints of trade: lessons from recent urgent applications
Restraint litigation is won and lost on the quality of the drafting and the speed of the response. We summarise the principles applied by the High Court and Labour Court…
Forensic Investigations
From forensic finding to recovery: converting an investigation report into results
An investigation report is not an end in itself. Its value lies in the disciplinary, civil and criminal action it enables — and in the remediation of the control failures…
Labour & Employment
Preparing for CCMA arbitration: a practical guide for HR practitioners
Most arbitrations are decided on preparation, not advocacy. A disciplined approach to the bundle, the witnesses and the issues will materially improve an employer’s prospects.
Pension & Employee Benefits
The duties of pension fund trustees: fiduciary standards under scrutiny
Trustees hold fund assets for members, not employers. Recent determinations underline the personal consequences of failing to observe that principle.
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