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Labour analyst Patrick Deale says Mkhwanazi’s comments drive a wedge between employees and employers
[WATCH] Labour analyst Patrick Deale says Mkhwanazi's comments drive a wedge between employees and employers, and are not helpful when it comes to creating a good work environment. Watch on Facebook Here.
Are Labour Movements Being Scapegoated for SA’s Unemployment?
Are Labour Movements Being Scapegoated for SA’s Unemployment? Labour analyst Patrick DAeale provides analysis. Watch on YouTube Here.
Unions reject blame for high unemployment: Patrick Deale weighs in
Unions reject blame for high unemployment: Patrick Deale weighs in. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has found himself at odds with Labour unions after suggesting that unions' demands for wage increases have resulted in a decline...
Mondaq Spring 2025 Winner
We are delighted to announce that we are one of the winners for Employment and HR in Mondaq's Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards, recognising the most-read authors across all topic areas in their country. Each of our winners have demonstrated exceptional knowledge...
DAMAGES FOR INCOMPETENCE: Can an employer claim damages in the Labour Court for employee incompetence?
LABOUR LAW in a Nutshell May 2025 DAMAGES FOR INCOMPETENCE: Can an employer claim damages in the Labour Court for employee incompetence? Yes. The dismissed CEO of the NHLS (Mogale) discovered this harsh reality much to her regret and considerable cost…R22306619.20 to...
DISPUTE PSYCHOLOGY: How do we assess the risks of possible dismissal and formulate a strategy to get the best outcome?
LABOUR LAW in a Nutshell April 2025 PART 2: DISPUTE PSYCHOLOGY: How do we assess the risks of possible dismissal and formulate a strategy to get the best outcome? In PART 1 we looked at the similarities between the emotional roller-coaster we experience when...











