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See: Telkom launches smart agritech initiative for wine industry innovation

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See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

#BizTrends 2025: Google's Alex Okosi – Africa, an opportunity more than a challenge

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John Botha, joint-CEO Global Business Solutions

BCEA earnings threshold increase: What this means for business

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ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

By Lindsey Schutters 28 Feb 2025

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Sick of sick leave? What employers can and cannot do about it

6 Jan 2025

Nicol Myburgh, head of HR Services at CRS outlines some changes businesses face following the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) 4 of 2022 coming into effect

New Employment Equity Amendment Act: Compliance is achievable

3 Jan 2025

Source: © the Workers Union John Botha, joint-CEO of Global Business Solutions, emphasises the importance of collaboration to mitigate the effects of retrenchments

Rethinking retrenchments though collaboration and a combination approach

John Botha 27 Dec 2024

Mr Sweet workers picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston during their 11-week strike. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Mister Sweet workers face disciplinary hearings for strike

Kimberly Mutandiro 20 Dec 2024

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OHS isn't just physical: Why employee mental health is also your business

18 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

17 Dec 2024

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Zero-tolerance policy revisited: Postive cannabis test is not enough for a fair dismissal

Jacques van Wyk 11 Dec 2024

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SAA pilots plan strike over pay dispute amid ongoing negotiations

5 Dec 2024

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Can employers withhold the pay of staff for working from home?

Jacques van Wyk and Danelle Plaatjies 27 Nov 2024

Four years after the landmark Concourt Mahalangu ruling, domestic workers are still unable to access compensation. Archive photo: Bernard Chiguvare / GroundUp

Union criticises employers for not registering domestic workers with UIF. But it’s not so simple

Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff 26 Nov 2024

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Are employers' responsibilities to act against GBV limited to the workplace?

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana, and Angel Phakathi 25 Nov 2024

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Malicious whistleblowing - part 1: How to deal with employees that cry wolf

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Mbali Nkosi 22 Nov 2024

A protest organised by the Simunye Workers Forum in 2021. The Labour Appeal Court is to hear an appeal against a ruling that the forum be registered as a trade union. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions

Tania Broughton 21 Nov 2024

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Rise of ESOPs: Transforming business through employee ownership

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Safiyya Pate 20 Nov 2024

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Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

20 Nov 2024

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Icala aliboli - DUIs and why you can still be fired over a 2-year-old lie

Amandla Makhongwana and Jerry Kaapu 18 Nov 2024

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Does your workplace harassment policy cover online bullying?

14 Nov 2024

A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa as members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) embark on a strike action over a wage dispute in Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 May 2022. Reuters/ Sumaya Hisham/File Photo

Numsa to strike at ArcelorMittal over job cuts

Nelson Banya 14 Nov 2024

Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers to unlock job opportunities

Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers to unlock job opportunities

Pnet 13 Nov 2024

The Department of Employment and Labour has closed its office in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, due to safety and security concerns. Photo: Warren Mabona / GroundUp

Mamelodi residents struggle to claim UIF as labour office closed

Warren Mabona 5 Nov 2024

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Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?

Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps 5 Nov 2024

The 11-week strike at the Mister Sweet plant in Germiston has ended. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Mister Sweet strike ends: Workers to return to work next week

Kimberly Mutandiro 4 Nov 2024

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Silver Sibiya 30 Oct 2024

Striking workers gather outside the Mister Sweet factory in Germiston. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Another worker loses a finger at Mister Sweet

Kimberly Mutandiro 28 Oct 2024

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10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

Sibusiso Dube 17 Oct 2024

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Department announces gazetting of remote work visitor visa

9 Oct 2024

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Dismissal disputes: Trust breakdown evidence not always required

Amandla Makhongwana and Chloë Loubser 7 Oct 2024

For more than six weeks the Unemployment Insurance Fund online service has been down. Image: GroundUp

After six weeks UIF online system still down

Mary-Anne Gontsana 4 Oct 2024

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Directors appealing removal by the board - your 20 days starts now

Nicola Mullineux and Emma Meyer 4 Oct 2024

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South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy, says minister

Nellie Peyton 3 Oct 2024