https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:48:13 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 13ae92fb-f881-4941-a8b7-2cbab9843a20 48fb101f-f5d4-45a4-8588-23706bb86eec https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-raises-merger-thresholds-what-it-means-for-your-deal.aspx With effect from 1 May 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) increased the mandatory merger thresholds and filing fees. It has been almost a decade since the merger thresholds and filing fees were last increased, in an investment climate marked by slow economic growth and regulatory hurdles. 2026-05-10T22:00:00Z e67e1100-0bd5-4743-af5c-1c8f5daf29bc https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/turning-tariffs-into-strategy-south-africas-competition-law-pivot.aspx On 2 April 2025, the United States (US) administration issued an executive order imposing a baseline 10% import duty on nearly all goods entering the US. Higher country specific tariff rates were also applied, with South Africa subject to a 30% duty. 2025-09-01T22:00:00Z f9698d72-b962-4d1a-a5c5-e2c13547cd07 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/update-usa-tariffs-to-increase-again-on-south-african-imports.aspx On 7 July 2025, President Donald Trump of the United States of America (USA) announced, in a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, that a tariff rate of 30% "on any and all South African products sent into the United States" will be imposed from 1 August 2025. 2025-07-10T22:00:00Z a9ccc9b6-c1e0-42f7-b6c4-72832229f2cd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/powering-africas-e-mobility-ambitions-through-trade.aspx Africa has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of industrial growth, and it’s not just a dream. From electric vehicles (EVs) to lithium batteries, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is already laying the groundwork for of regional value chains that could redefine how we produce, trade, and drive. 2025-06-12T22:00:00Z 1c2575da-0905-4781-934d-adf20f58ea8f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/update-90-day-pause-on-increased-us-tariffs-for-south-african-goods.aspx On 9 April 2025, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced a 90-day “pause” on the implementation of most increased tariff rates. 2025-04-13T22:00:00Z 355de25a-f048-4975-bc9e-0145802a1d01 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/international-trade-law-hub.aspx As a leading law firm with an integrated international trade and investment law practice, we offer a unique perspective on the legal and commercial issues shaping international trade. 2025-04-09T22:00:00Z d94f47f4-f522-4e12-aa08-72e9c6b19469 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/usa-tariffs-increase-on-south-african-imports.aspx On 2 April 2025, the President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump, issued an executive order imposing an additional 10% import duty on nearly all imports into the USA. 2025-04-03T22:00:00Z 0dce9313-84dc-4f3a-bee8-78c63dab9648 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-cti-law-developments-in-2024-and-2025-outlook.aspx ​In this document, our Competition and Trade Law team explores the key developments of 2024 and provides insights into what lies ahead in 2025. 2025-03-10T22:00:00Z aafb3b92-4d81-4c28-ae3d-bb2cfe67b5ec https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sars-increases-customs-duties-for-online-retail-orders-what-you-need-to-know.aspx The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from the hub of these issues, but we are all participants in the global supply and demand for fashion. 2024-09-18T22:00:00Z 2c2ff9e5-730e-4596-8ef6-4901d95780c0 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-to-begin-trading-under-the-african-continental-free-trade-agreement.aspx South Africa will commence preferential trade under the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) predicts that the AfCFTA could boost intra-Africa trade by up to 33%. 2024-01-30T22:00:00Z fb9bec41-e553-44b9-a8e8-96f5b21b5a48 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/power-plays-in-times-of-crisis.aspx Recent competition law developments in the energy sector. 2023-08-14T22:00:00Z 16102788-db89-4c13-bccd-d69a7bf2940d 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 f4042228-fa01-4ac6-90b6-50ff44e9f006 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-frontiers-options-for-dispute-resolution-under-the-afcfta-investment-protocol.aspx The recently-adopted AfCFTA Protocol on Investment will be followed by an Annex which will tackle the contentious issue of regulating trade and investment disputes without impinging on national sovereignty. 2023-06-18T22:00:00Z 52eb6776-6148-4a54-b355-098e1081b272 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-cti-update-march-april-2023.aspx Our CTI practice offers clients a holistic service that covers all the complexities of competition, trade and investment across the continent. 2023-04-18T22:00:00Z 52c986ca-b6d3-4723-ab57-53d72d2090f4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/esg-and-the-african-continental-free-trade-agreement.aspx The forward momentum of ESG principles, which permeate every aspect of global economic activity, is also evident in the first strides the AfCFTA has taken. 2023-04-16T22:00:00Z 9bed34e0-6a62-46ab-b3e1-b72ec06a8f37 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-welcomes-competition-law-expert-mark-garden.aspx Webber Wentzel has appointed Mark Garden as a partner in its Competition, Trade and Investment (CTI) Practice, effective 1 March 2023. 2023-03-01T22:00:00Z 4feb9d1f-7f5c-4bee-bab4-01f411fb6e53 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 f1bb63ba-ffaf-4427-a15b-0a5ad6fc055b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-cti-insights-series.aspx In our Insights series, Africa Legal took a close look at the Competition, Trade and Investment practice’s offering, the need for the service on a regional and pan-African basis, and areas of growing concern for market actors. 2023-01-23T22:00:00Z 9e5ce416-7091-407e-8659-30c04297de03 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 8227e543-0160-40a9-adc4-11444ef02ebc https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-ever-changing-cti-landscape.aspx In this vidcast, Webber Wentzel’s team of competition, trade and investment (CTI) experts share some valuable knowledge and insights. 2022-12-07T22:00:00Z 0bf88d2f-3192-4403-aa2d-a168cacda4e2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/investment-by-the-private-sector-will-drive-the-afcfta-forward.aspx Four key value chains (automotive, agri-business, healthcare, and logistics) are leading the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, with planning, lobbying and investment 2022-11-03T22:00:00Z c40d9794-a60b-4d70-9da9-d99f88a0c965 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/trading-under-the-afcfta-becomes-a-reality-guided-trade-initiative-launched.aspx The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (GTI). The launch of the GTI is a significant milestone that marks the commencement of 'commercially meaningful' trade in terms of the AfCFTA agreement. 2022-11-03T22:00:00Z 75550857-d660-4a6b-b0ea-e33225043fd5 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 6ed69b4d-ecb3-42ad-a62e-77c9e86c7285 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 3884cf20-c4a5-4ef4-abe3-59f2981652fa https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Resources-and-dedication-are-pushing-AfCFTA-forward.aspx The African Continental Free Trade Agreement is making steady advances, with more than 80% of the first tariff lines having been agreed under the Rules of Origin. 2022-02-23T22:00:00Z 817ce0ef-71ab-41d9-afe5-091b75fbe699 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 fbcce234-0001-41f7-93a7-b4a56748e30c 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 9ecc198d-d839-4c9d-be08-5b3af568f303 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 dee06702-13a3-4ea7-b738-aea2638d165e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/afcfta-insights-report.aspx We are delighted to release a downloadable compilation of expert insights focussed on the issues around the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). We produced this report over many months in collaboration with Africa Legal. 2021-05-18T22:00:00Z d3d35eab-e04b-45f6-8965-d19d9eb72219 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 33903bbe-fead-414e-ad8a-50a7a98b41ff 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 8d9093b4-1b1b-4c2d-8f5e-452079ab6267 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 4df5011b-ecaf-4021-a749-911649e168a8 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 d3ac0200-684f-4965-9e65-2ae1f31b2467 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/shipping-ports-and-travel-update-and-guidelines-on-covid-19.aspx Following President Ramaphosa's address to the nation on 15 March 2020, declaring the Covid-19 outbreak a national state of disaster, new regulations have been published in terms of the National Ports Act (effective 18 March 2020) which have a significant effect on shipping, ports, international trade and travel related matters. 2020-03-19T22:00:00Z 0690b0ca-77ef-4bf8-b41a-16183d35029c 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 3888ff5c-c61e-48e9-9c61-9574244ef89a 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 4b3f8c81-b184-4bef-9397-3af36b80fb8f 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 fb83bd9f-9e63-41fb-9816-bdd1edac9e85 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-african-investment-laws-key-changes-of-which-foreign-investors-should-be-aware.aspx The Protection of Investment Act, 2015 (the Act) came into effect on 13 July 2018. By way of background, the South African government first began a review its investment laws and regulations following the case of Piero Foresti, Laura de Carli & Others v The Republic of South Africa launched under the auspices of the Washington DC-based ICSID in 2007.1 Following the review, South Africa terminated several Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to which South Africa was a party. It then sought to "substitute" the treaty protections with domestic legislation, which ultimately led to the Act being passed. 2018-07-26T22:00:00Z 6e00abb1-5478-494f-bcba-089fa9a7d542 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-year-in-review-and-year-to-come-2017-2018.aspx In 2017, we saw significant legal and regulatory changes affecting South African businesses. It is likely that 2018 will bring further changes. 2018-01-24T22:00:00Z 16f52cd2-f6e5-4fad-bdad-1fed0ca4cafe https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/comprehensive-maritime-transport-policy.aspx The Department of Transport (the DOT) recently approved the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (the CMTP) which was published in the Government Gazette on 12 June 2017. 2017-06-27T22:00:00Z