Recent COIDA Amendments in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know

2026-06-20T06:57:11+02:00

Recent COIDA Amendments have officially come into effect following a proclamation by President Ramaphosa, introducing important changes that affect employer responsibilities, reporting requirements, and the management of workplace injuries and occupational diseases.

While many of the recent COIDA amendments are already operational, additional provisions are scheduled to take effect on 1 April 2026. Employers [more…]

Recent COIDA Amendments in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know2026-06-20T06:57:11+02:00

Termination as a result of prolonged illness

2025-07-21T11:36:15+02:00

An employee was suspended and attended a disciplinary enquiry for six acts of alleged misconduct. After her acquittal, she was requested to return to work, which she failed to do. She, instead, elected to obtain various medical certificates and social worker reports which declared her unfit for duty. No medical certificate or report mentioned the [more…]

Termination as a result of prolonged illness2025-07-21T11:36:15+02:00

Unfair discrimination on the ground of disability – Employers should proceed with caution to avoid getting “burnt”

2018-11-02T11:10:44+02:00

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Two interesting South African decisions, both dealing with the employment of firefighters, illustrate important principles relating to potential claims where an employee alleges unfair discrimination on the basis of a disability or an analogous ground.

The case of South African Municipal Workers Union obo Damons v City of Cape [more…]

Unfair discrimination on the ground of disability – Employers should proceed with caution to avoid getting “burnt”2018-11-02T11:10:44+02:00
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