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CDH Conversations

CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR
South Africa
Compensation Event
Insolvency and Restructuring
Justice Desk Africa
Immigration Act 13 Of 2002
Human Rights
Namibia
Labour Court
Competition Law
Gender-Based Violence
Employment Equity Act
Mergers and Acquisitions
Women's Empowerment
Defamation
Labour Relations Act
Gender-Based Violence (GBVF)
Competition Commission
Due Diligence
Department Of Home Affairs
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Welcome to CDH Conversations. This is a dedicated Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr podcast channel where our audiences have insight into the most recent legal and business developments across key industry sectors. This is an interview and conversational-based channel where our experts delve into various legal subject matters that impact businesses across East and Southern Africa. This channel acts as an enha... more

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World Refugee Day, observed each year on 20 June, is an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers, the protections available to those fleeingpersecution and conflict, and the ongoing challenges within refugee protection... more

As of 20 November 2025, GBV has been classifiedas a national state of disaster. The question remains "What now?"

In conversation with Sabrina Walter and MerlizeJogiat of Women for Change, and Brigitta Mangale in CDH's Pro Bono and Human Rights prac... more

In the latest episode of Clause & Effect, CDH’s podcast exploring the intersection of law and business, Phetha Mchunu is joined by Reece May, Director in CDH’s Competition Law practice, for an insightful discussion on the updated merger control thres... more

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Can an employer enforce a restraint of trade after telling an employee they won't?

In SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd v Werner Pretorius and Another, the Labour Court examined whether restraint, confidentiality, and non-solicitation undertakings could be e... more

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Monique Schoeman
Senior Attorney from the UCT Refugee Rights Unit, represented the respondents in the matter
UCT Refugee Rights Unit
Episode: World Refugee Day: A discussion on refugee protection and changed circumstances in asylum applications
Sabrina Walter
Founder of Women for Change
Women for Change
Episode: GBV as a national state of disaster: A discussion with Women for Change
Merlize Jogiat
Operations and Advocacy Manager, Women for Change
Women for Change
Episode: GBV as a national state of disaster: A discussion with Women for Change
Brigitta Mangale
Director in the Pro Bono and Human Rights Practice at CDH
CDH
Episode: GBV as a national state of disaster: A discussion with Women for Change
Reece May
CDH competition law expert
CDH Competition Department
Episode: Updated merger thresholds, public interest and the cost of doing business in South Africa
Jean Ewang
Counsel in CDH Employment Law Department
CDH
Episode: Restrained from restraining: When employers lose the right to hold you back
Tim Smit
Director in CDH's Dispute Resolution Department, Sector Head of Consumer Goods and Retail
CDH
Episode: The do's and dont's of debt recovery: What to do when your business is owed money
Njeri Wagacha
Colleague in Kenya
CDH / Kenya office
Episode: Workers’ Day reflections: Are workplaces truly fair for women?
Rihupisee Kavari
Colleague in Namibia
CDH / Namibia office
Episode: Workers’ Day reflections: Are workplaces truly fair for women?

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Loyiso Bavuma
Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department, host of the podcast

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Lessons from an entrepreneurial journey: Reinvention, resilience and the power of community
Q: What key advice would you give a 25-year-old version of yourself or other young professionals?
Embrace imperfection, be present, plan for contingencies, and remember to take time off to maintain health and personal balance; avoid chasing a perfect but unattainable ideal promoted by social media.
Lessons from an entrepreneurial journey: Reinvention, resilience and the power of community
Q: How did you reinvent yourself with the Stellenbosch Network, and what is the core mission of that initiative?
The Stellenbosch Network was launched as a startup within a university context to connect startups with larger corporates, funders, and the university ecosystem, focusing on entrepreneurship development and innovation.
Lessons from an entrepreneurial journey: Reinvention, resilience and the power of community
Q: What were the main challenges you faced as an entrepreneur, especially when balancing motherhood and business growth?
The challenges included shifting from physical media to digital platforms, monetizing children's content online, managing the backend while multitasking as a mom, and staying flexible as the market and technology evolved.
Can a mental health diagnosis shield an employee from being dismissed for poor performance despite reasonable accommodation by an employer?
Q: What is the practical takeaway for employers?
Employers should continue to provide reasonable accommodation and a fair process, document the link (or lack thereof) between the mental health condition and performance, and ensure that performance standards are consistently applied.
Can a mental health diagnosis shield an employee from being dismissed for poor performance despite reasonable accommodation by an employer?
Q: What did the Stellenbosch University case establish about mental health and dismissal for poor performance?
The Labour Court upheld the arbitration's conclusion that the dismissal was fair where a fair process was followed and the employee was given opportunities to obtain treatment; depression could be a contributing factor but did not automatically shield the employee if the employer demonstrated legitimate incapacity and due process.

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A professionally oriented, Africa-focused legal and business interview series that unpack practical implications of current law, policy, and governance across East and Southern Africa. Episodes commonly cover topics like debt recovery best practices, workplace rights and gender equality, off-duty conduct and disciplinary boundaries, and the intersection of socio-economic rights with state accountability. Hosts frequently bring in senior lawyers, NGO representatives, economists, and journalists to translate complex statutes and cases into actionable guidance for businesses, HR teams, and policymakers. Notable strengths include a regional lens, concrete, real-world examples, and emphasis on how laws play out in everyday operations and organiz... more

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8. Njeri Wagacha

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