·4 Mar 2026
The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Key changes include doubling retrenchment pay, extending protections to gig workers, and creating a fairer maternity leave system.
However, these new workers’ rights come with concessions for employers. Employers will find it easier to dismiss workers, and new small businesses will be excluded from…
Endangered Species: South Africa is home to several endangered species,
including the African penguin, white rhino, and Cape vulture.
Mr. Lucky
You don’t need a parachute to skydive, but you will need one if you want to do it twice.
Bones
Fun South African Fact: The Union Buildings in Pretoria are home to a larger than life Nelson Mandela statue.