Disputes South Africa’s CCMA tightens rules as labour disputes surge Dispute resolution agency suffering from a shortage of commissioners and 40,000 annual case increase since 2021 iStock.com/olrat Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 29 October 2026 South Africa’s labour dispute-resolution agency has tightened its procedural rules as a sustained increase in workplace disputes adds to pressure on the system. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Whistleblowing South African court sets out test for whistleblower cases Disputes South African court overturns legal sector black representation quotas Discrimination Capita manager loses reinstatement bid over “Hitler” dog trained to bite black people Disputes SA court reinstates vineyard worker after “white racist” outburst