In a significant ruling, the Labour Court has upheld the reinstatement of a long-serving Sibanye Stillwater human resources officer who was dismissed for the paradoxical reason of working on his scheduled day off. The case, which began in 2018, highlights the critical role of procedural fairness and proportionality in workplace discipline. The employee, Mapholoba, had…
South African consumers are set to feel further financial strain as producer price inflation (PPI) unexpectedly rose to 2.1% in August, signaling higher costs for goods down the pipeline. Economists warn that the real pressure will hit in 2026 when steep electricity price hikes fully filter through the economy. The August increase, driven largely by…
South African owners of specific Volkswagen Amarok models are being urged to contact their dealership immediately following a official safety recall issued by the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The recall affects 374 vehicles manufactured and made available between January and June of 2025. The recall stems from a potential fault identified in the electromechanical brake…
If you can navigate ChatGPT with skill, your career prospects in South Africa are looking exceptionally bright. A seismic shift is underway in the job market, where proficiency in artificial intelligence has transformed from a niche specialty into a fundamental career requirement. According to the latest Job Market Trends report from leading platform Pnet, the…
