Commissioner | Bizcommunity

Commissioner | Bizcommunity

News

Image source: stockking from

Labour Law

Off-colour workplace joke amounts to R25k sexual harassment ruling

Sandro Milo, Kyle-Terry Lamb, and Robyn-Leigh Lawrence 18 hours

“This Textile Innovation Challenge is about discovering ideas that could help shape Africa’s textile future,” says Jackie May, founder of Twyg and co-founder of Africa Textile Talks. Image credit: The Dollie House

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Africa’s sustainable fashion future to be unveiled at Twyg’s Africa Textile Talks

24 Jul 2026

The Labour Court has ruled that nine employees fired for picketing were in fact practising wedding songs. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Labour Law

Worker “picket” may have been a wedding rehearsal, says court

Tania Broughton 22 Jul 2026

Image source: Getty Images

Occupational Health & Safety

New push to deliver R10bn in unpaid benefits to ex-mineworkers

20 Jul 2026

Daily Maverick announces The Untouchables by Caryn Dolley

Publishing

Daily Maverick announces The Untouchables by Caryn Dolley

Issued by Daily Maverick 15 Jul 2026

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Labour Law

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Tania Broughton 14 Jul 2026

MTN CEO appointed to UN AI commission

4th Industrial Revolution

MTN CEO appointed to UN AI commission

9 Jul 2026

Image source: wirestock from

Tax Law

Recycled gold doesn't qualify for zero-rating under VAT Act: ConCourt

24 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

Six million taxpayers set for Sars auto assessments in July

19 Jun 2026

Supplied image: Thembi Chagonda, joint CEO of Global Business Solutions

Youth Employment

SA needs jobs, not promises this Youth Month

Thembi Chagonda 15 Jun 2026

Source: Pexels.

Financial Services

The advice gap: why young South Africans stopped asking professionals what to do

Pedri Reyneke 15 Jun 2026

Image source: John Roman –

Criminal Law

SAPS deploys national forensic team after Woolies explosions

1 Jun 2026

Source: Pavel Špindler via

Travel

Sars introduces new border rules for foreign vehicles

1 Jun 2026

JALL 2026: 25 years of shaping labour law conversations in South Africa

Labour Law & Unions

JALL 2026: 25 years of shaping labour law conversations in South Africa

Issued by Juta and Company 28 May 2026

ITC launches Trade Map 3.0 for global trade analysis

Logistics & Transport

ITC launches Trade Map 3.0 for global trade analysis

8 May 2026

Source: Supplied.

Taxation & Regulation

New Sars chief outlines modernisation and tougher tax-enforcement drive

7 May 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

New Sars chief outlines modernisation and tougher tax enforcement drive

5 May 2026

Labour Law

Labour Court rules on quid pro quo harassment and contractor conduct

Sibusiso Dube and Tony Misago 4 May 2026

Image source: Le Moal Olivier –

Tax Law

ConCourt sets precedent with first GAAR interpretation, Absa loses appeal

Bowmans tax team 29 Apr 2026

Makhudu Sefara is the editor of the Sunday Times

Media

Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara placed on special leave amid SIU probe

29 Apr 2026

Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane has been appointed as the acting national commissioner of police. Image source: GCIS

Law Practice

Acting national police commissioner appointed following Masemola's suspension

28 Apr 2026

Labour Law

Labour Court slams CCMA commissioner who questioned assault victim’s gender

Tania Broughton 21 Apr 2026

Direct Marketing

SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

20 Apr 2026

BM Foods face R1m fine after Listeria detected in Deli Hummus range

Regulatory

BM Foods face R1m fine after Listeria detected in Deli Hummus range

15 Apr 2026

Source: SpringbokSam via | OR Tambo International Airport

Travel

Easter travel jumps 21% as 1.2 million cross SA’s borders

13 Apr 2026

Two companies who fraudulently acquired an R85-7m tender for a border wall must now repay the profits. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court sets aside R86m border wall tender over fraud

Tania Broughton 10 Apr 2026

Source: CLG Lawyers and Business Advisors.

Taxation & Regulation

New Sars chief named

8 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Taxation & Regulation

SA tax collection up 8% last fiscal year, preliminary data shows

Kopano Gumbi 2 Apr 2026

The Australian internet regulator said it was investigating five of the biggest social media platforms for suspected breaches of its new under-16 ban (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance

31 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

SA-Tied phase III: Bridging research and policy for Southern Africa's economic growth

26 Mar 2026

Image source: cottonbro studio from

Labour Law

Whistleblower overload - part 1: When grievances masquerade as whistleblowing

Luway Mongie and Graham Damant 25 Mar 2026

After 13 years of litigation and R2.5-million in legal fees, a maintenance fitter who was found by arbitration and several courts to have been unfairly dismissed is a step closer to receiving compensation. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Labour Law

Worker wins compensation case after 13 years of litigation

Tania Broughton 16 Mar 2026

Making your mark

Law of Succession

Making your mark

Issued by Capital Legacy 10 Mar 2026

Image source: rawpixel.com from

Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 2: Labour Relations Bill to reshape workplace norms in 2026

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 9 Mar 2026

Liat Madinane is the founder of Ascent Africa. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

#Newsmaker: The next ascent for agency founder Liat Madinane

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Mar 2026

Aviation

AfDB launches Africa-wide aviation investment platform

6 Mar 2026

VW issues nationwide Polo Vivo recall over safety risk

Safety

VW issues nationwide Polo Vivo recall over safety risk

5 Mar 2026

Image source: Brad Calkins –

Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 1: Parental leave overhaul and more

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 5 Mar 2026

The Constitutional Court has ruled that an employee cannot claim constructive dismissal claim based on the anticipation that working conditions will become intolerable. Archive photo: Ciaran Ryan / GroundUp

Labour Law

ConCourt rules on constructive dismissal after 18 months

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 25 Feb 2026

Technology

Netstar partners with Sunshine Tour to drive South African golf excellence through data intelligence

Issued by Nielsen Network 25 Feb 2026

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

Medtech

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

25 Feb 2026

Image source: fxquadro from

Labour Law

Cannabis in the workplace: Rights, regulations, and responsibilities

Seshni Moodley 23 Feb 2026

SA automotive glass giants face price fixing charges

Maintenance

SA automotive glass giants face price fixing charges

20 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Shannon Friedman, chief executive officer of Vat Modernisation SA.

Taxation & Regulation

Unlocking R800bn: The push for modernising South Africa’s tax system

Shannon Friedman 20 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Crime tops #Sona2026 agenda: Sweeping measures against gangs declared

Katja Hamilton 13 Feb 2026

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

Funding

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

11 Feb 2026

Employment Equity

Nike under investigation for allegedly discriminating against White employees

6 Feb 2026

Image source: master1305 from

Labour Law & Unions

LAC upholds dismissal based on 'unexpressed' allegation: Deep dive into competent verdicts

AmandlakaThixo Magubane 2 Feb 2026

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Automotive

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 29 Jan 2026

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Career Advice

Navigating the storm: How to manage and move on after retrenchment

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 21 Jan 2026