Baartman & du Plessis Attorneys

01/09/2026

Can an employer end employment simply by giving notice?

Not always.

A notice clause is not a shortcut around fair dismissal requirements. Mutual separation, dismissal, notice and automatic termination each carry different legal considerations.

Our latest article explains five ways an employment relationship may legally end in South Africa.

Read more:
https://www.bdpattorneys.co.za/2026/08/26/understanding-termination-the-5-legal-grounds-for-ending-an-employment-contract-in-south-africa/

28/08/2026

Legal problems seldom improve by being left unattended.

Whether the matter concerns your family, business, property, employment or estate, obtaining proper advice early may prevent unnecessary cost, delay and uncertainty.

At Baartman & Du Plessis Attorneys, we examine the facts, explain the legal position and advise you on the available way forward.

We have served individuals and businesses since 1997, providing experienced legal assistance across a range of specialised practice areas.

If you require clear, practical legal advice, contact our offices.

📞 (012) 548 7522
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.bdpattorneys.co.za
📍 Pretoria

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25/08/2026

A security service provider is expected to protect its clients - but what protects the service provider when a client relationship goes wrong?

A properly drafted service level agreement can clearly record important matters such as payment terms, staffing, access to premises, indemnities, breaches and the duration of the agreement.

More than a standard business document, the right agreement creates a legal framework for managing expectations, responsibilities and potential disputes.

Does your current agreement provide the protection your security business needs?

Read the full article:
https://www.bdpattorneys.co.za/2024/11/19/regulating-client-relationships-in-a-security-environment-how-security-services-can-protect-themselves

22/08/2026

South Africa’s private security industry includes guarding, armed response, monitoring, investigations, event security, security training and a range of other specialised services.

With such a diverse industry, the legal and compliance considerations may differ depending on the business, the services it provides and the circumstances involved.

What works for one security business may not necessarily work for another. Knowing which questions to ask can make all the difference.

17/08/2026

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS📣 Our new blog series starts now - The Labour Compliance Universe: A Guide for Employers.

This series will cover an expansive range of topics on essential Labour Law knowledge for employers across various sectors, detailing the compliance universe in ways that are easy to read and easy to understand.

Seeing us for the first time? Follow our page to stay up to date with the series and share with employers and business owners to prevent labour disputes and major issues.

Start reading here (3mins read):
https://www.bdpattorneys.co.za/2026/08/17/the-labour-compliance-universe-a-guide-for-employers/

For employers, understanding the broader labour compliance universe is essential. Labour compliance is not a single obligation but rather an interconnected system of responsibilities that govern the relationship between employers and employees from recruitment to termination.

14/08/2026

The right legal advice changes everything.

A legal matter rarely affects only one part of your life. It may involve your family, your business, your property, your livelihood or your future.

That is why the right advice begins with understanding the full picture.

Since 1997, Baartman & Du Plessis Attorneys has provided clear, strategic legal guidance built around the circumstances of every client.

When the matter is important, experience matters.

📞 (012) 548 7522/3
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.bdpattorneys.co.za
📍 Pretoria

11/08/2026

A new Memorandum of Agreement was signed on 26 June 2026 following negotiations between organised employers and labour in South Africa’s private security industry.

Subject to the required statutory processes, the agreement is intended to apply from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 and addresses:

- Minimum basic salaries
- Allowances
- Medical cover contributions
- Other employment conditions

Security service providers, clients and employees should familiarise themselves with the agreement and its implementation timelines.

Read more and download the signed agreement:
https://www.bdpattorneys.co.za/2026/07/02/principle-wage-agreement-signed-a-milestone-for-stability-in-the-private-security-sector

09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day to all women, everywhere.

06/08/2026

A WhatsApp status can have workplace consequences, but that does not mean dismissal is automatically fair.

Recent South African Labour Court matters show that the full context must be considered, including:

* What was posted
* Who could view it
* Whether it was connected to the workplace
* Whether it caused or could reasonably cause harm
* The employer’s policies and previous instructions
* Whether dismissal was a fair and proportionate response

Employees should think carefully before posting, while employers should investigate properly before taking disciplinary action.

03/08/2026

A customary marriage may be legally valid even if it was never registered at Home Affairs - and that could completely change how assets are divided.

The highly publicised Black Coffee and Enhle Mlotshwa case shows why the timing of an ANC matters more than many couples realise.

Read the full article:
https://www.bdpattorneys.co.za/2026/07/03/customary-marriage-and-the-a-n-c/