Event Details

The SASLAW Young Scholars Society (YSS)​ is excited to host another Hybrid Conference this year, taking place on 29 March 2025 from 09:00 to 13:00 at the A LES G01 -Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg and via Zoom Platform.


The conference programme is designed to advance labour law as both a legal and academic discipline encouraging collaboration among labour law students and professionals.


This event is ideal for Candidate Attorneys, young HR practitioners, advocate pupils, and students eager to engage with industry experts.


Don't miss the insightful discussions on labour law, financial advisory for young professionals, and student internship opportunities!


There is no charge to attend this conference โ€“ Free Registration!


Please note that physical capacity has been reached.

Virtual registration still open!! - To register - Click here


The exciting programme is as follows:


09h00 โ€“ 09h15

Lara Keil, ENS, Opening of conference/Introduction to SASLAW & YSS


09h15 โ€“ 09h45

Owethu Mlambo & Daphney Willem, FASKEN, Menstrual Health Matters. Period!


09h45 - 10h15

Prof. Elmarie Fourie, UJ, The extension of labour and social protection to vulnerable workers in South Africa.


10h15 โ€“ 10h30

BREAK


10h30 โ€“ 11h00

Courtney Wingfield,Cowan Harper Madikizela, Restraints of Trade. Time for change?


11h00 โ€“ 11h45

Phelisa Siboyana, Standard Bank (Sponsor), Money management and Banking 101 for young professionals.


11h45 โ€“ 12h00

Samantha Walker, Labournet, SASLAW Probono Internship,


12h00 โ€“ 12h15

Q & A / Closing

Agenda

09:00 - 09:15
Opening of conference/Introduction to SASLAW & YSS
Lara Keil
09:15 - 09:45
Menstrual Health Matters. Period!
Owethu Mbambo and Daphne Willem
09:45 - 10:15
The extension of labour and social protection to vulnerable workers in South Africa.
Elmarie Fourie
10:15 - 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:00
Restraints of Trade. Time for change?
Courtney Wingfield
11:00 - 11:45
Money management and Banking 101 for young professionals.
Phelisa Siboyana
Conference Sponsor - Standard Bank
11:45 - 12:00
SASLAW Probono Internship
Samantha Walker
12:00 - 12:15
Q & A / Closing

Speakers

  • Elmarie Fourie (Professor at University of Johannesburg)

    Elmarie Fourie

    Professor at University of Johannesburg

  • Lara Keil (Associate at ENS)

    Lara Keil

    Associate at ENS

    Lara Keil is a an Associate at ENS Employment practice.
    Lara specialises in employment litigation and general employment law.
    Her experience includes advising clients on various employment law-related issues such as unfair dismissals, unfair discrimination, unfair labour practices, retrenchments and whistleblowing.
    In addition, Lara is also experienced in personal injury litigation and has assisted clients in matters involving medical negligence and Road Accident Fund claims.
    Lara is a member of the South African Society for Labour Law’s Young Scholar Society (“SASLAW YSS”) where she serves as a representative of the Western Cape.

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  • Owethu Mbambo (Director of Fasken (incorporated in South Africa as Bell Dewar))

    Owethu Mbambo

    Director of Fasken (incorporated in South Africa as Bell Dewar)

    https://www.fasken.com
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  • Phelisa Siboyana (Standard Bank Private Young Professional Manager at Standard Bank of South Africa)

    Phelisa Siboyana

    Standard Bank Private Young Professional Manager at Standard Bank of South Africa

    https://www.standardbank.co.za/southafrica/personal

    I am a strategic-thinking investment management and private banking professional with demonstrated success in achieving consistent fund growth. Knowledgeable about companies and industry trends, and able to leverage information to make informed, proactive investment decisions. Expert in risk mitigation and performance management.

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  • Samantha Walker (Commercial Executive at Labournet)

    Samantha Walker

    Commercial Executive at Labournet

    https://www.labournet.com/
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  • Daphne Willem (Partner at Fasken)

    Daphne Willem

    Partner at Fasken

  • Courtney Wingfield (Partner: Employment at Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys)

    Courtney Wingfield

    Partner: Employment at Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys

    https://www.chmlegal.co.za/

    Courtney is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Employment Practice. He joined the firm in 2019 and was appointed as a Senior Associate in March 2022.

    Courtney obtained his LLB through the University of the Free State in 2016 and his LLM degree at Stellenbosch University in 2017.

    Courtney has been involved in a variety of matters including unfair dismissal disputes, unfair labour practice disputes and contractual claims. He is particularly interested and regularly involved in collective bargaining and collective employment law disputes including strikes and organisational rights disputes.

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Tickets

Physical Attendance (Sold Out)
Standard Price Complimentary
Virtual Attendance
Standard Price Complimentary