Dr Samantha Smith holds a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT.  She strategises, plans, and produces STBB’s content across all channels and platforms and works on corporate and marketing collateral.

Pulse Newsflash | Employment updates for businesses

Labour law update: New minimum wage takes effect

Effective 1st March 2026, the increase in the national minimum wage constitutes a material regulatory change requiring immediate compliance review by employers.

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COIDA amendments are now in force: What should employers know?

In an important move, critical amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act are now operational.

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