Covid-19: know your employment rights

Covid-19 is spreading, and both employers and employees have a role to play in limiting its impact. Aadil Patel, national head of the employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, senior associate in the employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, answer some of the...

Gig economy could boost African employment

The industries which are playing the greatest role in transforming the global economy all fall under what is termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Artificial intelligence, blockchain architecture, robotics, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality – these concepts...

More needs to be done to address gender pay gap

The gender pay gap remains a startling reality and more needs to be done to address the wage disparity between men and women, both globally and locally. This is according to Fiona Leppan, a director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s (CDH’s) Employment practice,...

Prioritise development for an engaged workforce

As International Women’s Day (8 March) approaches, it’s worth reflecting on the rich diversity of South African teams and how this can be an asset for any organisation. By Michelle Bisset, vice-president: customer success at Sage Africa & Middle East...

Automate your payroll to stay in SARS’ good books

Automation can help South African businesses decrease the R7,2-billion lost to administration, writes Gerhard Hartman, vice-president: medium business at Sage Africa & Middle East. We’re racing towards the end of another tax year, which means that...

Business can help government fight unemployment

Losing a generation to unemployment will make true economic recovery more difficult in later years. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the urgency of South...