If you're a worker in South Africa, you should care about how and when an employer can dismiss you. Dismissal is one of the most serious actions an employer can take, and in September 2025, the rules changed. The new Code of Good Practice:...
Labour Law Q&A: What You Can and Can’t Do During Your Notice Period in South Africa
Imagine this: you’ve accepted a better job, or you feel something in your current role is no longer working. You type out that resignation email and hit send. But then questions race through your mind: “Do I have to keep working till the very...
How to build a strong LinkedIn profile that actually gets you noticed in South Africa
You know that feeling when you update your CV, send five applications, and… nothing happens? Sometimes it isn’t your skills—it’s your online presence. In South Africa today, recruiters and hiring managers often discover candidates through LinkedIn before ever seeing a CV. If your LinkedIn...
Getting Hired Faster in South Africa in 2025: A Practical Playbook
Looking for work in South Africa is still one of the toughest challenges people face. The official unemployment rate is above thirty percent, and for young people it is even higher. Many graduates still struggle to find their first proper job, while those without...
The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal: What Changed and Why It Matters
Dismissals are one of the most fraught interactions between employer and employee. A decision that goes wrong can damage careers, reputations, and trust. On 4 September 2025, the South African government gazetted a new Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, officially replacing the older...
Parental leave in South Africa just changed. Here’s what it means for families and workplaces right now
South Africa’s top court has rewritten the rules on parental leave. On Friday, 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court confirmed that the old setup in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act was unconstitutional because it treated different kinds of parents differently. The Court then...
Understanding Sunday Pay in South Africa: Your Rights Under the BCEA
As most of you will already know, in South Africa, workers’ rights are protected by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). This act essentially outlines all employee rights and inm section 16 it specifically outlines how employees should be compensated for working on...
Your Company Does Not Care About YOU – And That’s OK
Ever feel like your job takes up more of your life than it should? You put in extra hours, skip personal plans, and push yourself to the limit, yet, when all is said and done, it feels like no one really cares. The hard...
Family Responsibility Leave 2025
Family responsibility leave is an important provision covered in South African labour law. It has been put in place to ensure that employees can take care of important family matters without worrying about sacrificing job security or losing income. This guide will help you understand...
Maternity Leave South Africa
So you are expecting a baby in the near future. Emotions are high, and your excitement for this new addition to your family is unexplainable. The last thing you need during this time is work-related stress! Fortunately, South African labour law is very clear...
Jobs that will be in High Demand in South Africa in 2025
The job market in South Africa is as changing as the KZN coast line, a constant ebb and flow of supply and demand. In a world that is becoming more and more dependant on data protection, we find industries evolving, and new technologies emerging....
Understanding Your Rest Period Rights: Section 15 of the BCEA
If you are working in South Africa, you have probably wondered, “How much rest time am I supposed to get between work shifts or at the end of the week?” or “Can my boss make me work seven days straight?” These are all really...
Turn Views Into Cash: Easily Create YouTube Videos with Invideo AI
YouTube has become one of the largest and most popular platforms for anyone wanting to turn their passion and interests into an income stream through video creation. With billions of users and millions of viewers for every niche, it is no surprise that people...
A Complete Guide to Job Resignations in South Africa 2025
Resigning from a job is a big decision, and in South Africa, the process can sometimes be a little more complicated than simply handing in your notice. It does not really matter why you are planning on resigning. Perhaps you have new opportunities on...
Become The Master of Your Mindset
Every single day of our lives we face challenges. It is a part of life. However there are times when these challenges might seem overwhelming. There are times when these challenges might seem insurmountable, just to much for you to deal with alone. Of...