Social law and labour

This course provides a focused training on key issues of social law and labour.

Join us for a twelve-hour course, presented over two days.

When and where?

11 to 12 September 2025, 9:00 to 16:00 SAST

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom - exact details will be sent to registered participants a few days before the course.

Course outline

Day 1: Core Themes in Social and Labour Law

Introduction to Social Law and Labour

Case Law: Matare v Minister of Labour and Social Security (Zambia, 2015)

Welfare State Models and International Influences

Case Law: Kaunda and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa (2004)

Labour Market Regulations and Economic Shifts

Case Law: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa v Bader Bop (2003)

Day 2: Challenges and Future of Social Law

Economic Crises and Labour Rights

Case Law: Mwalimu Simfukwe v Zambia Revenue Authority (2020)

Social Law and Public Health

Case Law: Minister of Health v Treatment Action Campaign (2002)

Legal Reforms and Future of Labour Rights

Case Law: Attorney General v Phiri (Zambia, 2018)

Who will benefit from this course?

Human rights activists, paralegals, trade union leaders, NGOs

Presenters

Clement Kasonde Executive Director and Founder of Midlands Labour Academy Zambia Limited; Law Lecturer and HoD - School of Business Studies (Mulungushi University, Kabwe, Zambia)

Abraham Miti Deputy Head of Mission, Zambian Embassy, Rome Italy; LLM in International and European Business Law

How much?

R5,760 per person

Certificate

A digital certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.

How to sign up

Complete and submit the registration form. You will then be given the payment information. Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been made.

Registrations close three days before the course starts.

Download the brochure.