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Employment law affects almost every South African, whether you’re signing your first employment contract, facing disciplinary action, managing a workplace, or simply trying to understand your rights at work. Yet many employees and employers only seek legal advice once a dispute has already reached the CCMA or Labour Court.

Joining us is Paula Phukuje, an Employment and Labour Law Attorney and Specialist at Fairbridges Attorneys, a member of TerraLex, an international legal network. Paula advises both South African and international clients on a broad range of workplace matters, including employment contracts, disciplinary hearings, retrenchments, incapacity processes, workplace policies and labour law compliance.

She has represented clients before the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and the Labour Court, while also working with businesses to prevent disputes before they arise. Beyond legal practice, Paula is passionate about educating both employers and employees on their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Her expertise comes at a particularly relevant time. South Africa’s labour market is changing rapidly as employers grapple with economic uncertainty, technological change, evolving workplace expectations and ongoing debates around migration and employment. Recent reports suggest that changing migration patterns could reshape parts of the labour market, raising important legal questions for employers and employees alike.

This morning, we’ll get to know Paula, unpack some of the biggest labour law misconceptions, and explore what today’s workplace looks like from a legal perspective. Instagram · Twitter

South Africa’s informal economy is once again in the spotlight after the Social Movement for Advocacy, Rights and Transformation (SMART) called on the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to launch a comprehensive tax compliance campaign targeting non-compliant spaza shops.

The call follows the Public Protector’s report into the regulation of spaza shops, which identified weaknesses in the regulation of parts of the informal retail sector, including concerns around business licensing, municipal compliance, immigration documentation and tax registration.

SMART argues that while much of the public debate has focused on immigration and law enforcement, an equally important issue is whether businesses operating in South Africa—regardless of who owns them—are complying with tax laws.

The organisation says that every qualifying business benefiting from South Africa’s economy, infrastructure and public services should contribute to the fiscus through lawful tax compliance. It believes improved cooperation between SARS, Home Affairs, municipalities, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and law enforcement could help identify businesses operating outside the legal framework.

However, the issue is more complex than tax collection alone.

South Africa’s informal economy plays a vital role in creating livelihoods and improving food access, particularly in townships and underserved communities. Many small businesses operate informally because of administrative barriers, limited financial literacy, or the costs associated with formal registration. At the same time, compliant businesses often argue they are placed at a competitive disadvantage when others avoid taxes, licensing requirements and regulatory obligations. Instagram · Twitter

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on political leaders to allow the Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to complete its oversight responsibilities without interference, following allegations surrounding the PIC’s suspended Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dlamini.

The federation says it is concerned by whistleblower allegations relating to investments in Acapulco and Lanseria Airport, as well as claims that politicians may be attempting to influence investigations or pressure the removal of the PIC Board before those investigations are completed.

At the centre of the debate is one of South Africa’s most influential financial institutions.

The Public Investment Corporation is Africa’s largest asset manager, managing more than R3 trillion on behalf of government employees through the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), as well as other public sector funds. Its investment decisions have a direct impact on the retirement savings of millions of public servants, including teachers, nurses, police officers and other government employees.

Because of the enormous value of the assets under its management, governance at the PIC has been under intense public scrutiny for several years. Previous commissions of inquiry, including the Mpati Commission, uncovered governance weaknesses and concerns about certain investment decisions, leading to calls for stronger oversight, improved transparency and tighter accountability. Instagram · Twitter

A former senior official from the Emfuleni Local Municipality has been arrested in connection with alleged tender fraud and corruption involving approximately R16 million. The arrest follows an investigation by the Hawks into alleged procurement irregularities within one of Gauteng’s most troubled municipalities.

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the arrest, describing it as an important step towards accountability. However, the party argues that the investigation should not stop with one individual, calling for authorities to determine whether other officials, political office bearers or service providers were involved.

While the allegations remain before the courts and those accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the case has once again placed municipal governance and procurement under the spotlight.

Emfuleni has, for years, been cited as one of South Africa’s most financially distressed municipalities. The municipality has struggled with mounting debt, ageing infrastructure, unreliable water and electricity services, sewage spillages into the Vaal River system, poor financial management and repeated audit concerns. Residents have endured persistent service delivery failures while billions of rand have been spent on recovery plans and provincial interventions. Instagram · Twitter

South African artist Tom London joins us following the release of his latest single, "Imizwa," a heartfelt record that reflects his personal growth and evolving sound. Twitter · Instagram

SUSPENDED EMPD DEPUTY CHIEF TO APPEAR IN COURT OVER ALLEGED R15 MILLION GEM THEFT

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness K are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday. Twitter · Instagram

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Jamali, a South African girl group, was formed on the TV show Coca-Cola Popstars. The group's members are Jacqui Carpede, Mariechan Luiters, and Liesl Penniken. They gained fame with their debut single "Greatest Love" and released a self-titled album that produced hits like "Love Me for Me" and "Dalile." Jamali's music is characterized by its R&B and smooth jazz influences, and they have been recognized for their contributions to South African pop music. The group's name is derived from the first two letters of each of the members' names.

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