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During December 2025 and January 2026, a total of 13 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 14.15%. Total…
Read MoreSeasonal workers in the agricultural sector
While seasonal employment is an operational necessity in many farming operations, there is often uncertainty or a lack of awareness regarding the labour legislation governing it. This can result in…
Read MoreProkon News November 2025
During Aug/Sep 2025, a total of 13 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 12.86%. Total number of bags…
Read MoreTrade unions and employers: Starting the relationship
For many employers, their first contact with a trade union comes unexpectedly – often by way of a formal letter or email. In terms of Section 21 of the Labour…
Read MoreProkon News September
During June/July 2025, a total of 15 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 14.38%. Total number of bags…
Read MoreLabour inspections: Is the official official?
Earlier this year, the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) announced plans to recruit 20 000 new graduate interns nationally into its Inspection and Enforcement Service (IES) division over a…
Read MoreThe right to issue a medical certificate
Although there is no statutory description of a valid medical certificate, Section 23(2) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) (BCEA) stipulates that a medical…
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During April/May 2025, a total of 15 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 16.45%. Total number of bags…
Read MoreFeatures of a valid employment contract
An employment contract is a legal and binding agreement between an employer and an employee, and sets out the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. According to the Basic…
Read MoreProkon News March 2025
During December 2024 and January 2025, a total of 14 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 11.25%. Total…
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