Freek Robinson interviews Labourwise Director Pieter Human on South Africa’s new Dismissal Code.
Freek Robinson in gesprek met Pieter Human oor die nuwe Ontslagkode.

On 4 September 2025, an amended Code of Good Practice relating to dismissal and retrenchment came into effect. Renowned journalist Freek Robinson spoke with Pieter Human, Director and Labour Consultant at Labourwise, about what has changed — and whether employers will now find it easier to dismiss employees.

Op 4 September 2025 het ’n gewysigde kode in werking getree wat met ontslag en afleggings verband hou. Bekende joernalis Freek Robinson het met Pieter Human, Direkteur en arbeidskonsultant van Labourwise, gesels oor wat verander het — en of werkgewers voortaan makliker werknemers kan ontslaan.

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• Overview of the changes introduced by the new Dismissal Code

• The impact on retrenchments and dismissals in practice

• Legal and procedural risks employers must consider

• Practical steps for compliance in line with Labourwise guidance

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Also see our recent newsflash “IMPLEMENTATION OF CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE: DISMISSAL”
– https://labourwise.co.za/labour-news-teazer/implementation-of-code-of-good-practice-dismissal 

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