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Unfair dismissal of elderly: Seokwane v Bidvest Prestige Cleaning Services

Introduction: In South Africa, laws prohibit unfair discrimination in employment based on age. However, certain provisions allow for fair dismissal upon reaching the normal or agreed...

by Roy Bregman

Commission recommends prohibition of Vodacom/Maziv merger

The Competition Commission (Commission) has recommended that the proposed large merger whereby Vodacom (Pty) Ltd (Vodacom), intends to acquire control in Business Venture Investments no...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Good news! The quest for employment continues.

South Africa’s employment rate is showing consistent improvement. At last. You would be forgiven for thinking that might be a bleak intro to an article on employment, but bear with us. The road goes up and down, and we cannot lose faith in tomorrow. The QLFS Last…

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by Michael Visser

Competition Tribunal approves Heineken-Distell merger

1. The Competition Tribunal on 9 March 2023 approved the merger between Heineken N.V, the Dutch multinational brewing company (“Heineken”), and South African alcohol producer, Distell Group Holdings Limited (“Distell”). 2. Heineken, through a newly incorporated…

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by Zelmaine van der Westhuizen

Commission recommends conditional approval of Takatso/SAA merger

The Competition Commission (“Commission”) has recommended that the Competition Tribunal (“Tribunal”) approve the proposed merger between Takatso Aviation Proprietary Limited (“Takatso”) and South African Airways...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Can an employer dismiss unvaccinated employees?

1. Introduction Since Covid-19 invaded our shores, it has not been, and it could not be, business as usual. Businesses all around the world have had...

by Thabo Mohale

Severance pay – What makes you think that you are entitled to it?

Employees may be offered severance pay if they are dismissed for reasons based on an employer’s operational requirements. Section 41(1) of the Basic Conditions of...

by Celeste Snyders

How to dismiss an employee

Introduction You need to dismiss an employee. The legal framework regulating a dismissal is vast and complex. Without expert, professional legal assistance, you can very quickly...

by Thabo Mohale

Recession and the legal impact it poses on businesses

South Africa has moved from the unprecedented experience of Covid-19 which devastatingly impacted the economy and various industries, to having a load-shedding crisis and constantly...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Commission welcomes the decision by the Competition Appeal Court that Coca-Cola Beverages Africa was in breach of merger conditions

The Competition Commission South Africa (Commission) welcomes the decision of the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) handed down on 17 June 2022, to uphold an appeal...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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