LETTER FROM A CEO - NOVEMBER 2025

As we approach the close of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare. This month’s newsletter tackles the issues that matter most to South African employers right now, from the legal realities of year-end bonuses and 13th cheques to compliance updates around Employment Equity and CIPC obligations.

If you’ve ever wondered what the law actually says about discretionary bonuses, how past practice can create unintended entitlements, or what’s expected of you under EE reporting and shareholder declarations, this edition is for you.

We’ve distilled the key points into practical, plain-language guidance to help you stay compliant, fair, and strategic.

Scroll down for insights that could save you time, money, and unnecessary risk. Let’s finish the year strong—with clarity, confidence, and compliance.

We believe that transformation isn’t a checkbox — it’s a commitment. We partner with businesses who value integrity, empowerment, and operational excellence.

Our work is rooted in the belief that compliance is not a burden, but a bridge: to better governance, stronger outcomes, and a more inclusive economy.

We stand for:

• Integrity in every audit, every policy, every partnership

• Empowerment through learnerships, bursaries, and long-term stakeholder growth

• Excellence in regional delivery, staff tenure, and transformation strategy

We don’t dilute our value to fit every brief. We define it — and deliver it.

Warm regards,

Hilton

CEO