On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a landmark judgment that has reshaped the legal landscape of parental and maternity leave. The Court ruled that the provisions in both the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and...
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If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck…it is probably an Accountable Institution
If there is ever a sector that understands the weight of regulatory obligations, it is the motor sector. Currently, the FIC Act is the maestro of mayhem in the motor industry and classified as a high-priority-high-risk compliance area. In addition, confusion around...
Beyond the Checkbox: Why Consent Isn’t Everything in POPIA Compliance
Across South Africa, many organisations are racing to prove their compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). For some, this has meant hurriedly adding tick boxes to websites, forms, and contracts — believing that a signed consent equals...
The Second-Hand Goods Act: Key Compliance Reminders for Dealerships
In South Africa, all used motor vehicle dealerships are required to be registered as second-hand goods dealers in terms of the Second-Hand Goods Act, No. 6 of 2009 (SHGA). This legislation plays a crucial role in curbing the trade of stolen goods and maintaining...





