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Palestinian protesters hold posters of Palestinian prisoners demanding a prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel in the West Bank city of Nablus. (Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Legalising murder: Israel’s shift from control to elimination

Israel has passed a law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, codifying practices previously carried out extrajudicially. With conviction rates in military courts exceeding 95%, critics say the measure is a guarantee of death, not justice

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Suspended University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. Photo: Supplied

‘Mr President, you failed me’ – University of Fort Hare corruption fallout reaches Ramaphosa

Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited scrutiny over corruption, violence and power struggles at one of South Africa’s most storied universities

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Attorney Chinette Gallichan was shot in broad daylight outside the offices of the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) in the Johannesburg CBD

Chinette Gallichan killed in Johannesburg CBD: ‘attack on rule of law’

Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD. Civil society groups say the attack represents a threat to South Africa’s rule of law, highlighting rising risks faced by legal professionals in the justice system

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
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Female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim

Judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of a complaint, a constructive dismissal claim may succeed

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
The CCMA uses dialogue based on conciliation and mediation to transform labour relations. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?

Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias

7 min read
The CCMA uses dialogue based on conciliation and mediation to transform labour relations. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

4 min read
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

10 min read
The CCMA uses dialogue based on conciliation and mediation to transform labour relations. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Nineteen former Telkom employees who won a protracted legal battle after being unfairly dismissed during the implementation of a labour outsourcing agreement are still fighting for their jobs (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Former Telkom workers pushed from pillar to post by new employer WNS

The outsourced employees are still fighting for their jobs after the Labour Appeals Court ruled in their favour against WNS This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Dr Linda Meyer

From despair to hope: how to transform job loss into opportunity

While it is stressful to lose your job, it can open new doors for you

  • Derek Davey
6 min read