https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:24:45 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 1fce71b3-94d2-41ab-9c68-f390770535ff 7316c34e-1043-45de-b65a-350f936e3eff https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/alternative-dispute-resolution-ensuring-equal-access-to-justice-in-a-changing-legal-landscape.aspx Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) could be used to improve access to justice in South Africa for socially and economically disadvantaged groups. 2023-10-22T22:00:00Z 1524293a-c080-49e1-9b4d-1dc7fbde38ac https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-embraces-generative-ai-as-part-of-its-ongoing-innovation-journey.aspx Webber Wentzel is taking the lead on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment within the African legal landscape as part of its continued commitment to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster an open, creative, and entrepreneurial culture. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z 341d80cd-6b01-4ec3-a3b0-af1b35551350 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-has-been-grey-listed-what-are-the-implications-for-the-country-going-forward.aspx South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF 2023-02-23T22:00:00Z 241f83fa-cce6-4299-a6bd-bc1ac1ae5a4a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-as-2022-south-africa-law-firm-of-the-year-by-top-ranked-legal.aspx Webber Wentzel has been awarded the 2022 South Africa Law Firm of the Year in the EMEA Awards by Top Ranked Legal. 2022-12-20T22:00:00Z 7714c8ec-29e2-4ccd-b482-cfbf17b093c5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-won-the-african-legal-awards-for-african-law-firm-of-the-year.aspx Webber Wentzel has been named African Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Large Sized Practice) at the 2022 African Legal Awards. 2022-10-23T22:00:00Z a5906995-72e5-459c-9571-1fd949bd3ace https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/amendments-proposed-to-the-100mw-licensing-exemption-and-registration-requirements-in-the-electricity-regulation-act-2006.aspx Proposed amendments to the Electricity Regulation Act will amend the licensing exemption and registration requirements for generating, trading, transmitting, and distributing electricity. 2022-09-11T22:00:00Z 98417018-74ef-43d2-b1d2-09d42118520e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/an-intersectional-approach-to-unfair-discrimination-based-on-pregnancy.aspx During Women’s Month, it is apt to consider issues that women continue to face in the workplace. One of those is discrimination by employers on the grounds of pregnancy. 2022-08-30T22:00:00Z 3465ef26-ea99-4715-bb33-72fb7737e906 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/are-you-drone-spy-legal-implications-of-the-private-operation-of-drones-and-the-right-to-privacy.aspx Certain legal restrictions apply to drones, which are increasingly being deployed by hobbyists and commercial operators, and the penalties for infringing privacy are severe. 2022-07-25T22:00:00Z 7bb77495-e603-4b22-9309-aca3596c5292 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/22-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2022.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2022 and of 22 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. In 2022, various legal developments are expected to have an impact on businesses, particularly in the fields of liability, ESG, digital and economic transformation. 2022-03-22T22:00:00Z b8ed294b-b2e0-45a3-877d-748a1d712d7f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-in-chambers-global-2022.aspx Earlier this year, Webber Wentzel was awarded South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022. Yesterday, Chambers Global released its 2022 results, ranking law firm practices and lawyers according to their client service, commercial vision, business understanding, diligence and value for money. 2022-02-17T22:00:00Z 39b181c3-3758-4851-bed6-fb054a807974 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-african-law-year-to-come-2022-and-year-in-review-2021.aspx Webber Wentzel has contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021. The series brings together analysis, thinking and highlights from lawyers around the world across multiple jurisdictions, in the form of topic-specific and jurisdictional guides. 2022-01-17T22:00:00Z c0dcf9a1-9f50-4b86-ab02-ee003fd8da88 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/complex-issues-arise-in-limiting-the-rights-of-the-non-vaccinated.aspx The South African government may introduce “vaccine passports”, following moves by authorities in other jurisdictions, and the limitation of constitutional rights is arguably justifiable 2021-09-28T22:00:00Z 772de88e-5771-44e1-b25e-db01f129de2f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/costly-class-actions-for-damages-possible-after-popia-breaches.aspx Class actions caused by breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act are likely to emerge in South Africa in the next few years, and they could be quite costly for companies 2021-09-28T22:00:00Z bb12563f-2806-4720-a933-b4c5823ce36c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-journey-of-growth-and-success.aspx Webber Wentzel Senior Partner Christo Els and Managing Partner, Sally Hutton, chat to Tom Pearson in a podcast focussing on the growth and success of one of Africa’s foremost law firms. 2021-08-09T22:00:00Z 783031e4-30a6-4727-8d18-3a7fcfba7d32 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sa-lets-do-business-ebook.aspx ​A tailored and on-the-ground perspective for business in South Africa and those looking to invest in South Africa. 2021-02-28T22:00:00Z f3b01cda-b377-4743-8a18-6a5cad60caf7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzels-expertise-recognised-by-chambers-global.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2021 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2021-02-21T22:00:00Z 4c7a9ae7-7057-412b-90ec-4728dd32ea0f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/21-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2021.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2021 and of 21 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. 2021-02-17T22:00:00Z ce99ecda-fe01-407c-a98e-cb8ac9e695e5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/linklaters-global-guide-year-in-review-2020-and-year-to-come-2021.aspx We have contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year in Review 2020 and Year to Come 2021. 2020-12-06T22:00:00Z 3ef6606a-9a68-411c-8957-4a3406569a0f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/working-from-home-when-does-supervision-infringe-on-personal-rights.aspx Since Covid-19 lockdowns and self-isolation, remote working with associated overtime claims has become the norm, which presents employers with challenges around monitoring and privacy 2020-11-26T22:00:00Z 1de46ea1-b376-421d-99f0-fd51c250ccb7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/2017-preferential-procurement-regulations-declared-invalid-by-supreme-court-of-appeal.aspx A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) matter concerned the validity of the 2017 Preferential Procurement Regulations promulgated under s 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. 2020-11-11T22:00:00Z 7351dd36-f5d3-4694-be5f-3e9d0c1554dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/what-the-introduction-of-development-charges-in-the-municipal-fiscal-powers-amendment-bill-means-for-municipalities-land.aspx The Minister of Finance has recently published the Municipal Fiscal Powers Amendment Bill for public comment. 2020-01-27T22:00:00Z 28419dfb-e3ab-4004-98bf-5962aacb9895 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/reflections-on-2019-and-key-insights-for-2020.aspx Each year we publish a South Africa - Year in Review and Year to Come 2019/2020 insights piece with our alliance partner, Linklaters. 2020-01-08T22:00:00Z e70f8123-40ce-4ba9-acdd-d387e03c16f2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-is-african-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel received the coveted African Law Firm of the Year award at the 2019 African Legal Awards on Friday, 6 September 2019. 2019-09-08T22:00:00Z 8b89a4fe-59a4-4bec-bf01-877ffe5d8a68 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-publishes-insights-pieces-looking-at-key-legal-and-regulatory-developments-for-2018-2019.aspx Webber Wentzel together with its alliance partner, Linklaters, recently published a Year in Review and Year to Come 2018/2019 insights piece. This publication highlights significant legal and regulatory developments that took place in South Africa during 2018, and expected changes for 2019. 2019-01-14T22:00:00Z 40578e20-4252-42aa-8756-a74480381d90 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/government-introduces-youth-employment-service-initiative.aspx The rate of youth unemployment in South Africa is soaring. Government has introduced an incentive to contribute towards job creation for black South African youths. Entities which are measured in terms of their contributions towards Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) may now achieve enhanced recognition through their qualifying contributions in the Youth Employment Service (or Y.E.S) initiative. 2018-08-29T22:00:00Z 634d9755-5939-45a3-86bc-9ed6f12d67c3 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/companies-amendment-bill-gains-momentum.aspx Yesterday Cabinet approved the publication of the Companies Amendment Draft Bill (Bill) for public comment. The Bill, once approved, will amend the Companies Act, 2008. The stated purpose of the Bill is to reduce the regulatory and administrative burdens to business owners and enhances South Africa’s attractiveness to potential investors. 2018-08-22T22:00:00Z 2875f4cb-fa69-4dd6-86c9-3f0e2174ad77 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/is-it-the-end-for-labour-brokers-as-we-know-them-understanding-the-implications-of-a-recent.aspx The Constitutional Court recently handed down a long anticipated judgment (Assign Services (Pty) Limited v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Others (CCT194/17) [2018] ZACC 22 (26 July 2018)) which is likely to be of crucial importance to the labour broking fraternity. 2018-07-30T22:00:00Z ebf1321b-0c29-47f5-97f2-569f2899a28d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/national-minimum-wage-update.aspx The National Assembly has recently passed three bills namely the National Minimum Wage Bill, the Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill and the Labour Relations Amendment Bill. 2018-06-06T22:00:00Z 343ab894-4ae6-476e-b9ec-d2e31ba64724 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/racially-charged-language-in-the-workplace-legal-ping-pong.aspx The use of words, or a phrase, which on the face of them or it are innocuous and hence not racist, formed the subject matter of an important decision of the Constitutional Court, handed down on 17 May 2018, in the matter of Rustenburg Platinum Mine v SAEWA obo Meyer Bester and 2 others. 2018-05-20T22:00:00Z 85c4ec6e-3877-4e53-9bfd-399a5d7e4262 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/notable-amendments-in-the-taxation-laws-amendment-bill-part-2.aspx The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB) were released on 25 October 2017. Our e-alert sent on 26 October 2017 discussed the tax administration, dispute resolution and value-added tax amendments in the bills. In this second ealert, we discuss amendments in the TLAB on international tax. We also discuss notable amendments relevant to individuals and trusts. 2017-10-29T22:00:00Z 94ec9d80-d0b0-4229-b411-94c4f2144f70 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/notable-amendments-in-the-tax-administration-laws-amendment-bill-and-taxation-laws-amendment-bill-on.aspx The Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill [B28 - 2017] (TALAB) and Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B27 - 2017] (TLAB) were released with the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2017 on 25 October 2017. Our newsletters on the Budget 2017 and draft bills can be found using the hyperlinks. 2017-10-25T22:00:00Z 9f61b98d-5a1f-4834-91f3-b9b8199836fd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/petroleum-and-liquid-fuels-sector-transformation-charter-to-be-amended.aspx On 13 September 2017, the Department of Trade and Industry informed the public via proclamation (Proclamation) of the intention of the Department of Energy and the Petroleum and Liquid Fuels Industry to align the Petroleum and Liquid Fuels Sector Transformation Charter (Charter) (which is Schedule 1 to the Petroleum Products Act, 1977) to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, 2003 and the generic B-BBEE codes through a stakeholder consultative process. 2017-09-18T22:00:00Z 65f86097-37c3-473b-8afc-561dd941d620 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-medicines-and-medical-devices-regulatory-landscape-is-changing.aspx On Friday, 25 August 2017, the Minister of Health repealed and replaced, in its entirety, the General Regulation made under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (the Medicines Act). 2017-08-27T22:00:00Z d8f76fe3-4d1d-49ad-b6bf-ad14a0e335c7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/expansion-of-banks-power-to-hold-funds-on-suspicion-of-a-tax-offence.aspx The 2017 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill were released for comment on 19 July 2017. 2017-08-14T22:00:00Z 0d5c68fd-edd9-43e3-8c3a-a0ce83e8d5f5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/2017-draft-taxation-laws-amendment-bill-and-draft-tax-administration-laws-amendment-bill.aspx The 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill were released for comment on 19 July 2017. In our latest newsletter, we focus on some of the core amendments proposed in the draft legislation relating to direct and indirect taxes as well as tax administration. As your trusted tax advisor, we remain committed to providing you with pertinent information to help you navigate the complex and shifting tax laws. 2017-07-27T22:00:00Z f933b72e-cc23-4b02-828e-5f6bac4ee8a9 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-s-grapple-with-transformation-in-sport.aspx South Africa's constitutional democracy ushered in an era of hope and change for all South Africans, particularly those South Africans who were oppressed by discriminatory laws, through the brutality of colonialism and apartheid. 2017-07-18T22:00:00Z a6ce1877-81c3-4b67-944b-69284ffe60dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/reporting-major-bee-transactions.aspx The BEE Regulations of 2016, promulgated under the BEE Act, provide for the process of registering a major BEE transaction with the BEE Commission. 2017-06-25T22:00:00Z