In the industrial heart of Killarney Gardens, most CEOs believe their "Safety File" is a bulletproof shield against prosecution. They assume that by signing a Section 37(2) agreement with contractors, they have successfully outsourced their risk. The brutal reality of 2026 is that a signed piece of paper is not enough. If your "Mandatary" (contractor or employee) causes a fatal incident and you cannot prove you verified their competence, the Department of Labour will pierce t

In the boardroom, "Safety" is often discussed in terms of spreadsheets and B-BBEE points. But in the eyes of the South African High Court, it’s a matter of criminal intent. With the 2026 Proclamation of the COIDA Amendment Act, the Department of Employment and Labour has doubled its inspectorate. While COIDA handles the money, OHSA Section 8 Compliance  handles the handcuffs. If a fatal accident happens on your watch today, the first question a prosecutor will ask is: "Did th

In 2026, the South African Department of Labour has officially removed the velvet gloves. The New Employment Equity (EE) Amendment Act has shifted from "encouraged transformation" to "enforced compliance." For medium and large enterprises, the cost of being "too busy" to handle your EE reporting is no longer a slap on the wrist—it is a turnover-based fine that can reach R2.7 million or 10% of your annual turnover . If you haven't secured professional Employment Equity Consult