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Notice on the manner of calculation of return of earnings in terms the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
Part 1 | Mine health and safety: amendments to rescue, first aid and emergency preparedness and response regulations
Part 2 | Mine health and safety: amendments to rescue, first aid and emergency preparedness and response regulations
Mine health and safety: amendments to regulations on machinery – winding equipment
Asset forfeiture and unlawful money schemes
Caution to motorists: The case of Simayile-Sigijimi v Road Accident Fund
Mind the Gap: Municipal liability and the hidden dangers beneath our feet
Merging ahead: Navigating South Africa's complex competition landscape
King V and the future of Corporate Governance in South Africa: Advancing ESG and Business and Human Rights
Navigating the retirement maze: Mechanisms of retirement implementation
Déjà Vu: Moss v Road Accident Fund
Recent amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act - New regulations
Establishing liability against a hospital for nurses' negligence: SN obo ON v MEC for Health, Eastern Cape (SCA)
Women Leading with Expertise: Navigating Recovery with Confidence
Honesty is the best (and paramount to your) policy: Mavela v Outsurance
Mine health and safety: Amendments to regulations determining occupational exposure levels for airborne pollutants
Understanding employers’ pension fund obligations: Directors’ personal liability for unpaid pension contributions
Pro bono legal support to survivors and families of victims of apartheid-era crimes
Under pressure: Navigating financial regulatory heat in South Africa in 2025
Webber Wentzel shortlisted in seven categories at the African Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2025
Heightened responsibilities for employers amidst employment equity amendments: The introduction of Economic Sectors targets
FSCA proposes new reporting and disclosure requirements for short sales
Employer’s failure to intervene renders female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Update: 90-Day pause on increased US tariffs for South African goods
Webber Wentzel elevates rising stars to partnership
International Trade Law Hub
The agricultural sector can overcome the impact of potential AGOA exit
Bowmans, Webber Wentzel and Werksmans intervene to review Legal Sector Code
Webber Wentzel alumni event in London (second edition)
Investing in the Lobito Corridor: Focus on ESG-related disputes
USA tariffs increase on South African imports
Companies Amendment Acts of 2024 - A deep dive into the newly introduced director and prescribed officer remuneration provisions
Liability on the move: What the SCA says about runner-spectator accidents
Visa Backlog: Relief For Foreign Nationals Amid Processing Delays
Dismissal of employees based on age: Is termination lawful after the normal or agreed retirement age?
Courts clamping down on business rescue abuse: An analysis of Globustarr Trading Co L.L.C. v Mayana Properties (Pty) Ltd
Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
Promoting excellence: Meet Webber Wentzel's new senior associates
Legal developments for businesses to monitor in 2025
Webber Wentzel Maintains Top-Tier Status in The Legal 500 Rankings
Courts clamping down on business rescue abuse: An analysis of Globustarr Trading Co L.L.C. v Mayana Properties (Pty) Ltd
Supreme Court of Appeal judgment encourages capital investment by mining companies
Understanding OHSA: Labour Court clarifies inspectorate powers and the meaning of reasonably practicable
The effective use of disclaimer notices and clauses to exclude liability
Electronic Services – New Regulations usher in a new dispensation – but do they work?
Did you provide accurate information to your insurer?
Who’s to blame? Court finds claimant partially liable for own injuries
The Thistle Trust v C: SARS – the Constitutional Court has spoken
Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces
Key Amendments to the Companies Act
Major Hazard Installation Regulations, 2022: Reminder of key dates for compliance by duty holders
Webber Wentzel welcomes Charles Smith as Partner in the Corporate Business Unit
VAT rate increase: Key considerations for businesses ahead of May 2025
Government and revenue: VAT delayed the budget, but an increase is still likely
2025 Earnings threshold to expand the pool of “protected” employees
Competition and Trade Law Developments in 2024 and 2025 Outlook
Key themes driving African private equity in 2025
South Africa is making moves to become an important EV manufacturer in the future
Expropriation without compensation: Implications for the insurance industry
Webber Wentzel: At the Forefront of Private Equity in Africa
Upcycling for a greener fashion industry: Balancing sustainability and intellectual property
What if your client's beneficial owner is in a sanctioned jurisdiction?
Labour Court scrutinises and overturns retrenchment
King V Draft published for public comment
The Expropriation Act: A solution to South Africa's land reform challenges?
Whose line is it anyway? RAF v Medical Aid
Atypical remuneration structures: How does the minimum wage apply to workers not remunerated by the hour in the retail sector?
Mantashe: It’s time for Africa to take command of its mining future
Court of Appeal rules on composite policies in Covid-19 business interruption claims
Legal dispute over performance guarantee: Aveng (Africa) (Pty) Ltd and Strabag International GmbH v South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd
Key takeaways from Mining Indaba 2025: Balancing critical mineral demand and human rights in Africa
FIC publishes final Guidance Note 7A on the implementation of the risk management and compliance programme in terms of section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act
Launch of the Free Expression Legal Network to support free expression and free media
Atypical remuneration structures: How does the minimum wage apply to workers not remunerated by the hour?
The intersection between border security and trade facilitation: Opportunities and threats presented by the AfCFTA
Webber Wentzel celebrates multiple wins at the 2024 DealMakers Annual Awards
Webber Wentzel celebrates its Chambers Global 2025 rankings
Investing in the Lobito Corridor: International Arbitration as a key dispute resolution mechanism
Forgotten influence in the mining industry: The procurement mafia
The Market Code, Market Players, the Multi-Market and Market Concerns: A snapshot of South Africa's electricity market over the next six years
Treasury companies
Partnership pitfalls
Webber Wentzel Shortlisted for Prestigious DealMakers and IFLR Africa Awards
Impact of SCA Judgement and Legislative Amendments on Section 45 of the Companies Act
National Minimum Wage Increases from 1 March 2025 as New Rates Take Effect
Fintech Year in Review 2025
Energy transition brings mining beneficiation into focus. Who wins?
Webber Wentzel Announces Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Key Practice Areas
The future of mining depends on the industry’s ability to finance itself
Harnessing the Potential of Critical Minerals in Southern Africa: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
Competition Commission aims to provide clarity on internal restructurings
Third annual Energy and Infrastructure cocktail party 2025
A closer look at the draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and South Africa's new era of electricity market transformation
Confluence of geopolitics, energy, and trade is driving change in African mining industry
Certain amendments to the Companies Act now in effect: a quick reference guide
Mining industry can play a key role in addressing the scourge of gender-based violence
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth
Webber Wentzel Mining Indaba Hub
The communities we leave behind: Charting a sustainable legacy for mining in South Africa
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
Minister of Finance increases maximum monetary fines for auditors
New Frontiers: Options for Dispute Resolution under the AfCFTA Investment Protocol
The costs and consequences of insurance fraud
The National Health Insurance Bill
Podcast: Using sustainability-linked financing for impact, to achieve ESG goals
National Treasury takes proposed two-pot retirement system forward
Specialist M&A and Equity Capital Markets lawyer returns to Webber Wentzel
Update: Further relief for ZEP holders with the concession extended until 31 December 2023
Insurance Informer: Mauritian Supreme Court awards unprecedented damages in a road accident claim
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders: 30 June 2023 is closer than you may realise
Is this a powerless power minister?
Supreme Court of Appeal strikes out the Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation Rule
Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: May 2023
Private equity firms rise above global economic stress
South African crypto providers now caught in licensing net
Batteries, pesticides and lubricants added to Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes
Tax deductions for residential solar power systems
Fraudulent scam using our name, Webber Wentzel
Retrenched by HAL 9000: what employers should know before using AI in dismissals based on operational requirements
Private Equity Sector Trend Report 2023
Worth Their Weight In Gold: High-Value Goods Dealers fall within FICA’s ambit
A POPIA perspective on the Financial Intelligence Centre’s Directive 8
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Webber Wentzel alumni event in London
Insurance Informer: Business Email Compromise & Contractual Obligations
ESG and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement
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Webber Wentzel CTI Update March - April 2023
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Webber Wentzel's 2023 partner promotions
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New tax dispute resolution rules come into effect immediately
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Draft notice of Amendment of board notice 90 of 2014
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New accountable institutions must register with the FIC
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Seminar discussion about the National Health Insurance
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Chambers Global recognises Webber Wentzel in 2023 rankings
Webber Wentzel appoints close to 40 new associates
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Lawyers 2.0 in a ChatGPT World: The Human-AI Connection
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WTR 1000 recognises Webber Wentzel's IP leaders
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Business and Human Rights: Increased scrutiny for mining companies
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Financial Services Regulation – Monthly Update: January 2023
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Forum Shopping: A matter judged cannot be judged again
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Webber Wentzel's 2022 Financial Services round up
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Wholesale, Retail & Hospitality sector employers: Reminder of Blitz compliance inspections this week
Webber Wentzel won the African Legal Awards M&A Team of the Year
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International Arbitration on the African continent
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Invitation | AfCFTA: The Game Changer for Africa
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Financial Services Regulation - Monthly Update: July 2022
Legal considerations relating to electronic meetings
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
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Linking the "S" in ESG to Employment Tax Incentives
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The Insurance Odyssey 2020 brochure
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Retirement funds and salaries are not a refuge from the taxman
Community Engagement: The Recipe for Success
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Importer's obligation to disclose transfer pricing year-end adjustments under the Customs and Excise Act
Listen to the customer but stay within the law
Retailers using AI should be aware of personal privacy and cybercrimes issues
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Directors Cross Border Guide 2022
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Legal Issues in the Metaverse - Part 2: Commercial Opportunities
National Treasury sheds light on its thinking around retirement reform
FSCA's Request for Information on paid-up members of retirement funds
SARS streamlines auto assessments for the 2022 tax filing season
Covid-19 Regulations eased: Masks, gatherings and border crossings see major change in regulation
New railway regulations heighten safety and security obligations
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Who can exercise minority rights in fundamental transactions and is it necessary to hold separate scheme meetings?
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Supreme Court of Appeal upholds minority shareholder rights in share repurchase
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ESG Global Legal Outlook for 2022
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SARS publishes income tax return filing dates for the 2022 year of assessment
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