Labour Specialists.
Edwin S Nkwana Inc. is a labour law firm in Bryanston, Johannesburg. We act for public institutions and private employers in disciplinary hearings, workplace investigations and labour disputes.
Edwin S Nkwana Inc. is a labour law firm in Johannesburg, founded in 2016 by Edwin Nkwana and based in Bryanston.
Most of our work is for government entities, municipalities, regulators and private companies. We chair and prosecute disciplinary hearings, investigate misconduct, and represent employers at the CCMA, the Labour Court and the High Court.
Every matter is run by an admitted attorney, with each step of the procedure documented.
About us
Legal panels
- AgriSETA
- Lepelle Northern Water
- North West Development Corporation
Professional membership
- Legal Practice Council
- Attorneys Fidelity Fund
Courts and forums
- CCMA and bargaining councils
- Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
- High Court and Constitutional Court
What we do
View all expertiseDisciplinary hearings
Independent chairing, or acting as initiator for the employer.
Forensic investigations
Misconduct, fraud and procurement investigations, with a written report.
Litigation
CCMA, Labour Court and High Court, including strike interdicts and reviews.
Employment advisory
Disciplinary codes, collective agreements, restructuring and retrenchments.
Commercial and contract law
Drafting, vetting and interpreting contracts, including employment contracts.
Training and compliance
Training for managers and HR on hearings, strikes and labour legislation.
Recent work for our clients
See our clients
University of South Africa
Opposed an application to make a settlement agreement an order of court under section 158(1)(c) of the Labour Relations Act. The court ruled in the University's favour in February 2022.
Rand West City Local Municipality
Brought an urgent application to interdict an unprotected strike by SAMWU members.
Gauteng Gambling Board
Prosecuted a senior employee for misconduct. The employee was found guilty on most charges and dismissed.
Who we act for
The team behind each matter
Every matter is run by an admitted attorney, supported by a small team that knows the file.
Meet the team
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See current vacancies and candidate attorney opportunities at the firm.
View opportunitiesEmployment law updates and practical guidance for employers.
View all insights
The role of the chairperson in a disciplinary hearing
What an independent chairperson does before, during and after a hearing, and the points that most often lead to a dismissal being challenged.
Employment law changes in South Africa: what employers need to know
A summary of recent changes to South African employment law, what each one means for employers, and what to update in your policies.
Disciplinary hearing chairperson checklist
A step-by-step checklist for running a fair hearing, from the notice to the written finding. Available as a PDF download.