The increasing incidence of suicide in the workplace has led many South African employers and human resource professionals to examine their legal and ethical responsibilities in such situations. Although suicide is a deeply personal matter, there are circumstances under South African law where it intersects with workplace obligations and compensation claims. Legal Framework Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), 1993 COIDA provides compensation for d

I was inspired by the mythological story of King Midas and his golden touch. The Greek god Dionysus granted Midas with this gift which turned to curse, everything he touched turned to gold. Dionysus is the Greek god of wine & fertility and he was known to have a modest number of lovers. In this collection I wanted to mesh editorial with mythology and storytelling. The models are the would be lovers of Dionysus and King Midas. Using hair art techniques of hair paper and glue

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As the summer months come to an end and Autumn approaches, now is the best time to change up your style. Whether you are after low maintenance cut or a bold new look, here are some styles I think are going to be making an appearance this Autumn. Caesar Cut This versatile haircut features a short cut, with straight cut bangs layered to a uniform length all over the head. This is a relatively easy style to maintain and doesn’t require much upkeep. It suits all hair types, incl

Autumn color is in, with this lovely style from Shari at Blu Gel Hair Studio. Click image below to view the Instagram post. Hair: Shari Crowie Salon: Blu Gel Hair Studio Follow Shari on Instagram @shari_blugel We'd love to feature your work! To get your styles, looks or colour formulas featured in Hairnews, send them either to brad@hairnews.co.za or DM them directly to our Hairnews Instagram page.

Mike and Liz Hairpieces recently made a meaningful impact across not one, but two community events - taking place simultaneously in different locations. With their team split between the CANSA Shavathon at Cresta Mall and the Warriors With a Purpose event at Hoërskool President, their commitment to community support was on full display. At the CANSA Shavathon, hosted at Cresta Mall, the team experienced a powerful and rewarding day. Surrounded by an inspiring network of parti

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“I wanted to celebrate confidence from a woman’s perspective. I imagined each model as the distilled qualities of female empowerment, ambassadors of an elemental and commanding feminine Presence. This collection is called Parousia (the Greek word for Presence). Each look was used as a focal point to display core hairdressing techniques, to emphasise the strength of skill and how it is embodied by the models.” Efi Davies British Hairdresser of the Year Hair by Efi Davies at

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