UFS Centre for Labour Law

𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The SLP deals with basic legislative and theoretical principles regulating labour conflict resolution. It includes topics relating to alternative forms of dispute resolution such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, as well as conflict analysis and conflict sensitivity.

Offering Date: 01 June 2026
Cost: R11 000,00
Contact Person: Ms L Fourie
Email: [email protected]

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𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Are you a Master’s or PhD law student at the University of the Free State? Ready to think beyond traditional essays and make a real impact?

The Centre for Labour Law invites you to take part in an exciting competition that challenges you to tackle real labour law issues in South Africa using creative and practical solutions.

Two winners will receive:
✔️ Sponsored attendance at the Stellenbosch Labour Law Colloquium (30 Sept – 02 Oct 2026)
✔️ Travel, accommodation & registration covered
✔️ Opportunity to present at the Annual Mercantile Law Conference (11 – 13 Nov 2026)
✔️ Potential co-publication opportunity

Theme:
Labour Law Through Creative Action: Solving Real Problems in South Africa

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026

Submit your entry to: [email protected]

This is your opportunity to turn ideas into real, implementable change and contribute to meaningful social impact.

Tag a fellow student who should enter or share this post to spread the word!

Terms and conditions apply

Applications for the second semester of 2026 are now open. For more information, please contact the Centre for Labour Law at [email protected] or 051 401 3734/2618.
Follow this link to apply today: https://www.ufs.ac.za/kpa/faculties/law

The Centre for Labour Law is proud to announce our collaboration with the Annual Labour Law & Compliance Summit to be held on 7 May.

Our Programme Director will be presenting on the topic of 'Disability, Dignity, and Decent Work: Constitutional imperatives and the Duty of Reasonable Accommodation in South African Labour Law'.

The Faculty of Law of the University of the Free State (UFS) is presenting the Short Learning Programme (SLP): Principles and Processes in Mediation in April 2026. The programme provides a broad introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a mediator in South Africa within a variety of fields.

Focus areas for the programme include:
- Family mediation;
- Employment mediation;
- Community mediation;
- Commercial mediation; and
- Medico-Legal mediation

A limited number of course sessions will be offered, and only a select number of students can be accommodated per session.

Please send an email to Hennie Erasmus at [email protected] for more information.

The Faculty of Law of the University of the Free State (UFS) is presenting the Short Learning Programme (SLP): Principles and Processes in Mediation in February 2026. The programme provides a broad introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a mediator in South Africa within a variety of fields.

Focus areas for the programme include:
- Family mediation;
- Employment mediation;
- Community mediation;
- Commercial mediation; and
- Medico-Legal mediation

A limited number of course sessions will be offered, and only a select number of students can be accepted per session.

Please send an email to Hennie Erasmus at [email protected] for more information.

Happy birthday to the Centre for Labour Law Programme Director. You are indeed a great leader and we are very privileged to have you as our boss. We wish you a fantastic year ahead.

Centre for Labour Law team

The Centre for Labour Law is a proud sponsor of the 7th African Labour Law Society Conference to be held from 25-26 February in Gaborone, Botswana.

For more information visit https://www.africanlabourlawsociety.org/index.php/events-and-conferences/7th-annual-conference

Thank you to the University of Free State Centre for Labour Law for your sponsorship of the African Labour Law Society 7th Conference, taking place in Gaborone, Botswana on the 25th & 26th of February 2026!

Register Now: https://africanlabourlawsociety.org/index.php/events-and-conferences/7th-annual-conference

Applications for the first semester of 2026 are now open. For more information, please contact the Centre for Labour Law at [email protected] or 051 401 3734/2618.
Follow this link to apply today: https://www.ufs.ac.za/kpa/faculties/law