South Africa: The art of a total reward strategy in the war for talent

As a starting point, the aim of a reward strategy is generally the same; to improve organisational performance by providing employees with rewards (that they perceive as valuable) in exchange for desirable behaviour and performance on their part. However, how this outcome can best be achieved is dependent on an organisation’s business strategy and human resources strategy, which are driven by its vision and mission.

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South Africa: Exemption of persons rendering a financial service in relation to crypto assets from certain requirements

The FSCA has finalised the Draft Exemption from Certain Requirements and published a notice which exempts persons rendering financial services in relation to crypto assets from certain requirements of, amongst others, the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers 2017. The most significant change that was made is the removal of the exemption of Crypto Asset FSPs, their Key Individuals and Representatives from section 23 of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers 2017.

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South Africa: Draft sectoral targets for employment equity published

On 12 May 2023, draft regulations were published by the Minister of Employment and Labour setting out the proposed numerical targets for demographic representivity in 18 sectors. The proposed sectoral targets have come as a surprise as the Amendment Act, although assented to earlier this year, is not yet in effect. The Regulations are therefore premature and, if challenged, may be considered ultra vires.

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