On 27 January 2026 the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (“ DTIC”) published for comment proposed draft amendments of the Determination of Merger Thresholds, in terms of section 11 of the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998. The deadline for comments is 10 March 2026.

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Performers traditionally have been treated as independent contractors and not as employees. The Minister’s intention arises from representations by various stakeholders in the industry that performers are vulnerable workers and are entitled to the basic protections of labour law.

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In the aftermath of a serious incident underground, time becomes the single most important commodity.

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The focus of any disciplinary enquiry must be the charges brought against the employee.

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On 27 October 2025, the Labour Appeal Court (“LAC”) gave reasons for why it enforced a restraint of trade agreement on 30 July 2025, in the matter of Backsports (Pty) Limited v Motlhanke and Another (JA2025/091548) 2025 ZALAC 50 (27 October 2025).

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Stephen Thomson, founder and director of Thomson Wilks, says that the merger presents many advantages for both firms. “The strong team in Durban provides the critical mass Thomson Wilks has been seeking in Durban for some time and allows us to deliver a broader, more comprehensive offering to clients in KwaZulu-Natal.”

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