Social law and labour 2025

This course provides an introduction to the study of social law and labour and the distinct methodological concerns that present themselves to legal scholars in this field. In doing so, it focuses, among other things, on the challenges of comparing the social legislation of different countries, the increasing role of labour markets in the African context and beyond in relation to social policy, development and the importance of interdisciplinary and historical approaches to this multi-layered field of research.

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.

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.

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