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SEIFSA ADDS PADEL TO ITS SUCCESSFUL GOLF DAY MENU
Johannesburg, 22 August 2025 — The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) and its affiliated members took […]
THE SEIFSA TRAINING CENTRE’S ANSWER TO THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Johannesburg, 18 August 2025 — South Africa is bracing itself for the full effect of the US’s recent imposition of […]
SEIFSA INITIAL REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF UNITED STATES TARIFFS ON THE METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR – UPDATE 2
BACKGROUND On 7 July 2025, the United States announced a 30% import tariff on South African exports, effective 1 August […]
Right to privacy vs proving a defence
On 4 February 1997, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa came into effect. The Constitution defines South Africa […]
SEIFSA NAMES CEO DESIGNATE
Johannesburg, 30 June 2025, SEIFSA Federation President, Elias Monage announced that Tafadzwa (Taffie) Chibanguza will be appointed to the role […]
SEIFSA TRAINING CENTRE’S CAREER DAY SPREADS GOOD NEWS ABOUT STEM
Johannesburg, 25 June 2025 – While STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) is familiar to most of us, STEMi may […]
The Steel Master Plan has stalled – a new Industrial Compact is urgently needed
THE STEEL MASTER PLAN HAS STALLED – A NEW INDUSTRIAL COMPACT IS URGENTLY NEEDED South Africa’s steel and engineering sector […]
Management Brief – Wage increases
Annual Wage increases Details of the wage increase Effective from 1 July 2025 METAL INDUSTRY WAGE INCREASES During the 2024 wage […]
SUSPENSION PENDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION: WHEN IS SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY JUSTIFIED?
One of the common tools in an employer’s disciplinary arsenal is the precautionary suspension of an employee, pending the outcome […]
Dismissal Misconduct: Substance Abuse
INTRODUCTION The evolving landscape surrounding substance use, particularly alcohol and cannabis, in the workplace presents new challenges for employers. While […]
Addressing Absenteeism, Abscondment, and Desertion: A Practical Guide for Employers
Addressing Absenteeism, Abscondment, and Desertion: A Practical Guide for Employers INTRODUCTION In the fast-paced and often busy months of December […]
Employee behaviour outside the office – employer rights and responsibilities
A recent high-profile incident on a domestic flight has sparked conversation about the extent of an employer’s authority to discipline […]