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National Treasury proposes further Companies Act amendments in connection with disclosure of companies' shareholding

Draft PCC 23A – Guidance provided for determination of credit providers as accountable institutions

When does an arbitrator have jurisdiction to entertain a claim?

Webber Wentzel welcomes the next generation of legal talent

Backdating

A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Formula 1 racing ready to make a pit stop in South Africa

Personalisation in advertising - Data protection and privacy issues

Striking a balance between performance and protection – wearable technologies in sports

Protecting IP in South African Esports: A strategic approach to sponsorship

Contingent Value Rights: Bridging the valuation gap in public M&A

Reimagining sustainable development in African mining: The catalyst approach

Standing out in a crowded PE market: Overcoming intensified capital raising challenges

Sally Hutton completes a decade as Managing Partner of Webber Wentzel: Safiyya Patel is appointed as her successor

Employment Equity compliance and consultancy offering

New direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act

ESG trends in the retail sector

Draft Determination relating to Foreign Collective Schemes Soliciting Investments in the Republic

Botswana: A new era of governance and investment

South African sport can benefit from private equity through due diligence and preparation

Part 2: Wolves in sheep's clothing: The importance of investigating malicious whistleblowing

The transformative power of Employee Share Ownership Policies (ESOPs)

The rise of regional and continental competition regulators: good for M&A or cause for concern?

Part 1: The employee that cried wolf: Malicious whistleblowing and its effects

PART 1: How businesses can proactively combat the scourge of the construction mafia

PART 2: How businesses can proactively combat the scourge of the construction mafia

Webber Wentzel honoured at the 12th annual Private Equity Africa Awards

Forensic investigations: the vitality of due process and the promise of AI (with care)

A year of excellence: Webber Wentzel’s Forensic Services team marks a milestone

The NHI Act: A flawed execution of a laudable idea

Obligations of insurers related to cybersecurity and outsourcing

Mauritius opposition win: Policy changes Mauritius businesses should be on the lookout for

Navigating continuation funds in private equity

Understanding Statement 102 within South Africa’s B-BBEE framework

ESG frameworks within the African oil and gas sector benefit operators and communities if seen as a strategic tool

Latest developments in South African immigration: Point-based system, remote work visa, visa backlogs and extended concessions

The Chamber of Financial Secrets: Uncloaking the mysteries of administrative penalties

Understanding your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act: An integral aspect of businesses' data and information protection processes

Simplifying to save Gauteng's judicial system

Have you tried using a Contingent Value Right?

Regulator starts to crack down on EPR free riders

WITS gala honours Webber Wentzel's graduate team

Should all tokens be equal in the crypto market?

Legal Innovation and Tech Fest

Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the criminal justice system

Webber Wentzel Advises on Industry-Leading R27,7 Billion Secured Funding Restructure for Redefine Properties

Draft Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024: Key considerations for employers

The high cost of hidden chats: Regulators crack down on employee messaging

Loadshedding respite should not breed complacency

Best practice guideline on community consultation in the South African extractives industry 2024

Global Antitrust Enforcement Index 2024

Navigating global insolvency proceedings: A study of Mirror Trading International

Interest payable to SARS

Non-resident beneficiaries of resident trusts and the 2023 amendments to s 25B

Clarity on how multi-tier trust distributions of capital gains should be taxed

Regulatory instruments for financial sector compliance in South Africa

Forging safer spaces by tackling GBVF in South Africa's mining sector

2024 changes to Explosives Regulations and the introduction of guidelines on Radio Frequency Devices

Raising the bar for quality assurance in occupational hygiene and ventilation engineering measurements in mining

After a decade as Senior Partner at Webber Wentzel, Christo Els will return to full-time practice; Gareth Driver is elected

SARS increases customs duties for online retail orders: what you need to know

Chambers and Partners: Corporate M&A 2024 Key Trends and Insights

Pet food packaging is likely to become subject to stricter regulations for producers, advertisers and retailers

Protecting your personal information when gaming

Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry

South Africa - ESG Disputes Bulletin | September 2024

President Ramaphosa approves new water resources infrastructure agency bill: boosting development and finance in water and sanitation

Shortage of qualified veterinarians in South Africa leads to potential challenges in the agricultural sector

Webber Wentzel recognised at the 2024 African Legal Awards

SARS intensifies focus on crypto traders

The definition of person’

The final energy incentive legislation

Prescription and settlement agreements

Waiver of intra-group loans and the 2023 amendments

Asset-for-share transactions: The number of shares conundrum

Usufructs: Understanding the 12% discount rate and annual right of enjoyment

Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

The digital nomads are coming. What are the tax and employment implications?

Essential blasting and environmental controls for surface mines

How to wander responsibly: sustainable tourism practices & legal compliance in South Africa

Chasing fair play: South Africa's bold leap with new anti-doping legislation

Community Property Associations are currently a missed opportunity to stimulate rural economic growth

Privacy check-in – POPIA pitfalls in the hospitality industry

Three-year regulation plan by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority

Celebrating Women's Month: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress

On the cusp of important company law changes: Companies Amendment Acts gazetted

The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness

Changes on the Horizon for ESG Disclosures in South Africa

Cyber security is an organisational responsibility given the threats posed by AI

Webber Wentzel launches a dedicated mentorship programme for its Candidate Attorneys

The spirit of business rescue: What creditors need to know

Shortlisted for excellence: Webber Wentzel among frontrunners for the 2024 African Legal Awards

New Competition Laws will impact businesses

Cannabis legislation published

2024 Fintech Year Ahead: Mid-Year Update

Priyesh Daya appointed as a member of the prestigious ICC International Court of Arbitration

Latest draft guidance for accountable institutions

Webber Wentzel's rising stars recognised by Mail & Guardian

Regulating cannabis in the workplace in the wake of the agricultural watershed of cannabis cultivation in South Africa

Seizing the golden opportunity to build an effective compliance programme

Then and Now: Cannabis in the workplace

Beware, but do not fear!

Caught in the cyber crosshairs: ENS v Hawarden

Johannesburg High Court Backlog: ADR as a solution

The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces passed the Public Procurement Bill

Government of National Unity: Way Forward?

Webber Wentzel's partners honoured by IAM Patent 1000

CSI Annual Report - FY 2023/2024

Pro Bono Annual Report - FY 2023/2024

SLPs – Seriously Lacking Promotion, Sensibly Leading to Problems

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – an African perspective

Tech companies must stand firm: Global lessons for South Africa’s upcoming election

2024 South African Election Insights

Financial Sector Regulation and the Prudential Authority published Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements

On the road to a cashless society – SARB digital payments roadmap

Important considerations for insurers during election season

Strategic structuring: The keystone of Startup success

Navigating multi-jurisdictional mergers in Africa requires skill, collaboration, and preparation

Leveraging GenAI for Efficiency: A Boon or Bane for Legal Workflows?

Can an individual who is an "employee" for PAYE not be an "employee" for VAT or ETI?

New Corporate ADR policy brings South Africa in line with international best practice

Zeroing in on cannabis in the workplace – when zero-tolerance constitutes unfair discrimination

South Africa takes bold step: Climate Change Bill receives parliamentary nod of approval

PRECCA updates emphasise third-party accountability and proactive anti-corruption

What do sectoral emission targets mean for your business?

Mitigating business risk and ensuring business continuity during election season

Commercial and legal developments in South Africa's hospitality, leisure and sports industries

Navigating new norms: The MPRDA and its impact on future mining investments in South Africa

Opportunities and challenges of AI in the hospitality sector

How the two-pot system will affect the hospitality industry

The JSE moves forward with its market segmentation proposals

Supreme Court of Appeal provides clarity on claims against directors for s22(1) reckless trading

Narrative critical in investment landscape as fund managers pursue exit longevity

Adapting workplaces to climate change: Workplace safety and sustainability

Navigating the complexities of claims and procedure

Why businesses should care about the ins and outs of international arbitration

Fund managers demand greater flexibility as new capital streams emerge in PE and VC market

How artificial intelligence is re-shaping international arbitration practice

Webber Wentzel's reflections on the inaugural Johannesburg Arbitration Week

Webber Wentzel gears up for the 20th AVCA conference in Johannesburg

Separated issues and stated cases in litigation: The risks of carelessly defined issues

Harmonising family offices with private equity for mutual growth

Stamping out racially charged misconduct

Claiming medical tax credits for dependants

Webber Wentzel triumphs at the IFLR Africa Awards 2024

Alternative Dispute Resolution in the sports arena: It's a knock-out!

24 Developments for businesses to monitor in 2024

Third reminder from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission on beneficial ownership filings: Hard stop restriction on filing annual returns after 15 April 2024

Looking inward: Anticipated legal developments on institutional integrity

A snapshot of the key amendments in the Companies Amendment Bills, 2023

Shaping the future of the firm: Webber Wentzel announces its new partners

Partnership between the FSCA and B-BBEE Commission in pursuit of transformation in the financial sector

Proposed amendments to Treasury Regulation 16 and the Municipal Public-Private Partnership Regulations

Webber Wentzel recognised as a top-tier firm by The Legal 500

The Competition Commission publishes revised Public Interest Guidelines

Webber Wentzel’s Pet Care Business Offering

Webber Wentzel Business and Human Rights Offering

Webber Wentzel's rising stars promoted to senior associates

The digital tightrope walk for business and human rights

Improvement or enhancement in the value of an asset when determining its base cost

Skills Development and Growth for the Agricultural Sector

Unlisted shares and deceased estates

The National Council of Provinces passed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B 19B-2020]

Proposed update to Schedule 6 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act

Webber Wentzel's ESG Legal Outlook 2024

A cautionary tale: Working backward in search of the cause of an unfavourable outcome

Mitigating Contractual Disputes by exploring ADR and arbitration in resolving supply chain disputes

2024 Earnings threshold announced

Part 1: Beyond Green: Sustainable Finance vs. Green Loans

Revaluing trust assets to avoid capital gains tax

Embracing Greener Arbitrations: A Journey Towards Sustainability

Loadshedding in the Spotlight: ICASA Seeks Input on Impacts in Communication Sectors

One Year "Grey" - South Africa's bumpy road to meeting international best practice

Beyond 60: Landmark judgment upholds right to work, challenges retirement norms

Webber Wentzel's associates move a level up

Contributed tax capital and the provisos

Private Equity: Legal developments in 2024

Another reminder from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission on beneficial ownership filings

Greylisting: Unveiling South Africa's AML Efforts and the 2025 Delisting Ambition

Godongwana teetering on the highwire

Estate duty and the succeeding usufruct

Budget 2024 – navigating uncertainty in challenging times.

Reflecting on 2023: Trends and Insights in Business and Human Rights Across Africa

Navigating tax deductions: Lessons from the Unitrans Holdings case

Chambers Global recognises Webber Wentzel's excellence in the South African legal market

Four Webber Wentzel partners honoured for Intellectual Property expertise

Podcast - ESG: Business and Human Rights - A year in review and what to look out for in 2024

Webber Wentzel earns a spot on IFLR's Africa Awards shortlist

Capital reconciliations

More exit charge issues

Webber Wentzel Earns Industry Recognition at DealMakers Awards

C: SARS v The Thistle Trust – The Supreme Court of Appeal puts paid to distributions of capital gains through multiple discretionary trusts

South Africa - ESG Disputes Bulletin

Mass dismissals for strike misconduct without meeting the threshold for common purpose

The Role of Technology in Mining Safety and Environmental Protection

Beyond Words: A Call for Action in South Africa's Mining Sector

Webber Wentzel's excellence displayed on the DealMakers shortlist

Mining companies' social licences to operate depend on their ability to respect human rights

Does pro bono count as a social duty fulfilled for legal firms?

Proposed amendments in the National Water Amendment Bill: Mining Company Directors take heat

Mining's Green Shift: Partnering for Sustainable Transitions

Balancing environmental and social responsibility with economic growth and evolving environmental mining regulations

Practical insights: Draft regulations on proposed sectoral targets open for public comment

Rail reform and liberalisation: Where we are and what it means for the South African rail sector

Minister needs to go back to basics to fix mining issues

South Africa to begin trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement

2024 Fintech Year Ahead

Webber Wentzel named South Africa Law Firm of the Year at 2024 Chambers Africa Awards

Part 4: A closer look at the Competition Commission's draft Public Interest Guidelines

A Call for Transformative Leadership

Navigating the scarcity of funding in the Mining Industry

Webber Wentzel Fusion: Elevating Legal Excellence for a Tech Forward Tomorrow

Latest developments in South African immigration: Visa backlogs and extended concessions

'Tis the season for safe employment of child workers: considerations for employing child workers over the holidays

Employers cautioned against ignoring [and/or not complying with] arbitration awards

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures: Reporting evolving nature-related dependencies

Section 12BA – Light at the end of the tunnel?

SCA finds that court orders ought to be clear and free of any ambiguity

Key takeaways from the 2023 African Agri Investment Indaba

Moonlighting - your side hustle can cost you your job

Webber Wentzel's FinTech Team Earns Top Ranking in Chambers FinTech

COP28: South Africa's Climate Change Regime and Just Energy Transition "Stocktake"

Empowering change: understanding the impact of NEMLAA4 on South Africa’s environmental landscape

Two-pot system effective date - 1 September 2024?

The Challenge of Change: Unpacking Onerous Adjustments to the apportionment formula

Recent legal developments relevant to Private Equity

The case for building whistleblower confidence to enhance occupational health and safety

New standard operating procedures for the investigation, search, access or seizure of cyber articles

Demystifying debt collection: A clear and concise explanation

High Court Judgment Reshapes Parental Leave Rights in South Africa

The Power of Proactive Fraud Detection and the evolution of fraud in the public sector

Does a Restraint of Trade Agreement Survive the Transfer of a Business?

Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: where risk draws the line

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) published Draft Public Compliance Communication 121 on Beneficial Ownership

Part 3: A closer look at the Competition Commission's draft Public Interest Guidelines

Webber Wentzel Maintains Tier 1 Status Across Multiple Practice Areas in IFLR1000 2023 Rankings

Tax deductibility of ESG-related expenses

ESG Dispute Resolution in Africa: Trends and Strategies

Western Cape High Court Defamation Claims

Latest developments in South African immigration

Investment and Transformation in South Africa: a balance between two imperatives

Podcast - The truth about fraud - Part 2: Using business data and artificial intelligence to proactively detect fraud

Podcast - The truth about fraud - Part 1: Using business data and artificial intelligence to proactively detect fraud

Webber Wentzel Lawyers recognised in the 15th edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa

Podcast - Unpacking the anticipated legislative overhaul to existing maternity and parental leave provisions

Podcast: The truth about fraud: The impact of fraudulent claims in the public sector

Trending Topics Podcast Series

Mediation and the Challenges of the 21st Century in South Africa

Podcast: The truth about fraud: Defining fraud and unpacking fraudulent claims in the private sector

Podcast Series: The truth about fraud

Podcast: Investment and Transformation in South Africa: a balance between two imperatives

The important “G” in ESG: consequences that may arise from failures in governance in the TMT sector

FAQs: The anticipated legislative overhaul to existing maternity and parental leave provisions

Ransomware and the obligation to stop fraud

Podcast: Trending topics - Tax deductibility of ESG related expenses

Podcast: Trending topics - Corporate Governance

With funding and partnerships, Africa’s healthcare sector can become more capable

Webber Wentzel won the ESG Initiative of the Year Award at the 2023 African Legal Awards

Landmark Judgment Seeks to Overhaul Existing Maternity and Parental Leave Provisions

National Treasury accommodates many public comments on the two-pot retirement system proposals

Proposed amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will impact more South African businesses

Comprehensive preparation will contain the fall-out from ransomware attacks

Spilling the beans on disputes in the Metaverse

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Ensuring Equal Access To Justice In A Changing Legal Landscape

Part 2: A closer look at the Competition Commission's draft Public Interest Guidelines

Podcast: Trending topics - Ransomware attacks

Open Finance: Compulsory information request for all financial institutions and fintechs

Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA) Africa launch key insights

In sickness and in war: Insurance coverage for global events

Venture Capital Investment Structures in Mauritius: Protected Cell Companies and Variable Capital Companies

ESG Africa Conference 2023: Key Takeaways and Growing Impact

When can an employer reject a medical certificate used by an employee to justify absence from the workplace?

Webber Wentzel won the Employment Team of the Year award at the 2023 African Legal Awards

Part 1: A closer look at the Competition Commission's draft Public Interest Guidelines

B-BBEE Commission explains its investigation process

South Africa Dropped the Ball on Anti-Doping – the Current State of Play

Webber Wentzel won the Competition and Regulatory Team of the Year award at the 2023 African Legal Awards

Webber Wentzel won the Transportation and Infrastructure Team of the Year award at the 2023 African Legal Awards

Protection of Child Clause In Cannabis Bill: What It Means and Why It Is Important

Planning and consultation are key to avoiding conflict over securing permits

South Africa’s Upstream Petroleum Bill could do better

Webber Wentzel wins coveted tax awards

Reminder from CIPC on beneficial ownership and beneficial interest filings

Financial Services Regulation – Quarterly Alert: June – August 2023

Unpacking South Africa's Draft Strategy To Combat Food Losses And Waste

Virtual Wheeling 101

National Health Insurance Bill: will it wipe out medical insurance?

Regulatory developments in the digital finance era

E-mobility in Africa – The winners in EV innovation have unassailable rights to technology

South Africa's Just Transition Energy Framework: Transforming Agribusiness Sustainably

Competition Commission's draft public interest guidelines for mergers published for public comment

Construction Mafia – Remedies and Prevention

Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles

Major Hazard Installation Duty Holders: key timelines to monitor to ensure compliance with new regulations

Employment and Employee Benefits: Knowledge exchange and networking session

A step-by-step guide to the proposed draft NEMA National Appeal replacement regulations

Key Trends Shaping the Financial Services Landscape

POPIA – Proposed Code of Conduct: The residential communities council

Tax laws amendment ignores global business outsourcing realities

SARS invites comments on how to modernise VAT data collection

Company law changes gather momentum: A snapshot of the key proposed amendments in the Companies Amendment Bills, 2023

Webber Wentzel scoops the most awards at the 2023 African Legal Awards

Webber Wentzel's business crimes offering and expertise bolstered with a new team

Women in Construction Law: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

Women in Sport: extensive action needed to support policy considerations

Certain Provisions of Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, 2017 come into force

Webber Wentzel's practical guideline for accountable institutions

Data Protection and Cybersecurity in the Open Finance Space

Beyond competition: the prominent role of public interest conditions in financial sector mergers

National Biodiversity Offset Guideline finally published

Proposed revisions to water use licensing legislation envisage significant reforms

Fintech and Treating Customers Fairly

Tobacco Bill will have far-reaching consequences for the industry and economy

Taking tech to tradition: Mitigating risk in the evolving financial services sector

No more skirting around the health and safety concerns of women in mining wearing PPE designed for men

Total Blackout: Force Majeure and Supervening Impossibility in a Grid Collapse

Changes afoot: The DTIC publishes intention to introduce two Companies Amendment Bills in Parliament

Power plays in times of crisis

Prudential Authority publishes highly-anticipated draft guidance notes for banks and insurers on climate-related risks and disclosures

“Cough Cough” (are you really on sick leave?)

Inaccurate fine print on packaging can spell trouble for food producers

Webber Wentzel's IP experts recognised by IAM Patent 1000

Celebrating Women's Month: Embracing Equity and Embracing Wellness

Agoa access to the US: a “nice to have”, but look to other markets as well

Sky Metro/The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority Judgment

A snapshot of the Public Procurement Bill, 2023

Blockchain makes crypto asset transactions transparent and traceable

E-Alert: Prudential Authority publishes draft amendments to the commercial paper exemption notice, 1994

New advertising, infomercial and programme sponsorship regulations

Transformation in the sports industry takes effect from many angles

Fitness for purpose clauses in construction contracts should be approached with caution

When are government restrictions arm's length? A lesson from 3M!

FSCA publishes draft position paper on Open Finance

South Africa – ESG Dispute Update

Game changer for sustainability disclosures in capital markets

New draft rules on the proposed two-component (two-pot) retirement system

Trusts and PBOs now required to file third-party returns to SARS

Linklaters and Webber Wentzel celebrate 10-year alliance anniversary

Information regulator takes action against Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The tax implications of exporting excess electricity to the municipality

Phala Phala Saga and the public interest override

The Financial Intelligence Centre Publishes Final Guidance for Crypto Asset Services Providers

Insurance Informer: Exemption from liability for theft by own employee

Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 open for comment

Mining rights and indirect change of control - Judge settles old debate

Does the settlement agreement between Solidarity and the Government on affirmative action measures change anything?

The BULK of the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022 has finally come into force

Regulations on food labelling and advertising

Google Adwords Policy Amendment: Trade mark owners need to be more proactive

Exchange controls in Africa - Some limitations to be aware of

Draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-to-Work Regulations

Recent changes to COIDA: An overview of key amendments

Weighted voting share structures, free float, and SPACs: Amendments to the Listings Requirements effective 17 July 2023

Webber Wentzel embraces Generative AI as part of its ongoing innovation journey

PAIA - Deadline for section 83(4) report less than a week away

Tax incentive for rooftop solar – A proverbial two birds, one stone?

From fraud to fortification: Strengthening hiring processes to prevent the need to litigate

Webber Wentzel shortlisted in 19 African Legal Awards categories