Overtime is a common practice in many workplaces, but it is also a highly regulated area of South African labour law.  Understanding the rules and standards surrounding overtime is essential for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and avoid disputes.  This blog delves into the regulations governing working overtime in South Africa, exploring what overtime means, how it is calculated, and the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.

Renting a property in South Africa involves several legal considerations that both tenants and landlords must be aware of to ensure a fair and lawful rental arrangement.  From signing the lease to living in the rented property and eventually terminating the agreement, understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial.

This blog explores the legal aspects of renting, the Rental Housing Act, and what tenants should know when entering, occupying, and ending a rental agreement in South Africa.

Are you currently on your journey to becoming an admitted attorney?  You may already be busy with your two-year PVT contract or articles of clerkship at a law firm, but still feel overwhelmed and unsure of what your next steps should be to become admitted as an attorney in South Africa.

The Gawie le Roux Institute of Law is here to help you with the steps and requirements you need to follow to cross the finish line and practise as an attorney.

For many LLB graduates, the path to becoming an admitted attorney feels like the obvious next step.  However, securing a spot for articles of clerkship has become highly competitive, and it can take an average LLB graduate about two to five years to secure articles in extreme cases.  As you can imagine, this can cause feelings of hopelessness and regret.

Geopolitical changes demand different challenges from business leaders.  Uncertainty breeds anxiety, which leads to feelings of vulnerability.  These conditions force leadership to, for example, second-guess decisions, causing frustration that culminates in low levels of trust.

Therefore, one can view trust as the new currency of our time.  In The Speed of Trust, Stephen R. Covey argues: "By learning to establish, grow, extend, and restore trust, you can positively and significantly alter the trajectory of this and every future moment of your life."

Experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by any psychiatric diagnoses while employed as a candidate attorney may affect your ability to carry out your duties at work or your ability to study.

I am writing this blog to share methods which have helped me cope with my mental health disorders while being a candidate attorney.  I was diagnosed with two mental health disorders and struggled with managing my mental health in a way which initially negatively affected my ability to carry out my duties as a candidate attorney and study for my examinations.

Suretyship plays a critical role in the financial and legal landscapes of South Africa.  It is a common practice that provides security for creditors by involving a third party who guarantees the debt of a primary debtor.  This blog delves into the concept of surety, its legal implications, and key facts to help you better understand its importance and application in South Africa.

Employment in South Africa is governed by various laws and regulations to protect the rights of both employers and employees.  When resigning with immediate effect, certain legal implications come into play.  These laws are primarily derived from the Labour Relations Act and common law principles.

Various scenarios in today's workplace create potential tensions or anxieties that lead to difficult conversations where the outcome is uncertain.  Therefore, critical (difficult) conversations are avoided, or should they be embraced?

This blog defines five typical business scenarios with practical examples to highlight the purpose and benefits of having difficult conversations.  We will also discuss practical guidelines on how to facilitate an effective difficult conversation, taking you and your colleagues from anxiety to victory.