IMPORTANT NEW LAWS FOR ANYONE EMPLOYING A DOMESTIC WORKER IN SOUTH AFRICA

By CTL Group Holdings | February 9, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commenced new amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), impacting employers in South Africa, including households that employ domestic workers. The COIDA Amendment Act was first signed into law in April 2023, but certain sections were not implemented. On Friday, 23 January 2026, Ramaphosa gazetted the commencement of…

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Employment Equity Deadline

By CTL Group Holdings | January 14, 2025

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced that employers are reminded that the deadline to submit their 2024 Employment Equity reports is Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at midnight. While President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the proclamation notice in November 2024, setting 1 January 2025 as the start date for the implementation of the Employment Equity…

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