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Business school gets new law school head
24th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Global education institution Regenesys Business School announced on January 24 that it had appointed former deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga as the new School of Law academic head, effective... 


Firm launches new contract management services offering
21st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Legal services firm NSDV has launched a new contract management services offering, which aims to save companies from unnecessary and avoidable legal fees, while improving project delivery and... 


BLSA addresses criticism regarding State capture involvement by one of its members
17th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has addressed the criticism directed at the organisation and herself over one of its members, consulting firm Bain,... 


Sakeliga investigates decay at 154 problem municipalities, considers further litigation
10th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Attorneys for independent business community Sakeliga have been instructed to prepare a request in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to the Auditor-General to obtain... 


Pinsent Masons hires corporate crime, forensic investigations partner in South Africa
10th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired partner Edward James to bolster its corporate crime and investigations capabilities in South Africa. Joining from South African-headquartered firm... 


BLSA supports Zondo Commission’s National Charter against Corruption recommendation
10th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Following the release of the first Zondo Commission report last week and recommendations for developing a National Charter against Corruption, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi... 


Busa corrects Nxesi on mandatory vaccination declaratory order stance
9th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) disputes a December 7 claim by Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi that it has approach the Constitutional Court seeking a mandatory vaccination... 


Covid-19 vaccinations can be made mandatory
17th September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Owing to the latest guidelines provided by the Department of Employment and Labour, which stipulates that Covid-19 vaccinations can be made mandatory by employers, companies would need to update... 


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Competition Commission advances efforts to mitigate price gouging during pandemic
10th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in price gouging and complaints from customers, and the Competition Commission of South Africa had to, and continues to, focus efforts on mitigating this... 


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Competition Commission decision raises questions
2nd September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Amendment Act, and a recent decision by the Competition Commission of South Africa, have benefits, but also raise questions for companies, speakers indicated during a webinar held... 


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Court decision could increase electricity prices, revenue
20th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is appealing a High Court application that State-owned power utility Eskom brought against Nersa last year, which states that Nersa exceeded its... 


New consumer campaign launched to assist in the fight against illicit cigarettes
11th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s tobacco industry is stepping up its campaign against illicit cigarette producers with a new educational campaign aimed at helping smokers distinguish between legal and illicit... 


Insurers advise on claims related to civil unrest
23rd July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Following the looting that took place during the civil unrest of mid-July in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, insurance experts advise that claimants ensure they have proof of damage or loss or... 


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Investment event targets S Africa and Germany
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The annual Africa Financial Services Investment Conference – Investing in Africa event, known as AFSIC, organised by hosting company Africa Events Limited, will be held in London, UK, on October 11... 


Contracts need to be examined before declaring force majeure in times of unrest – Webber Wentzel
16th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Following the looting, violence and vandalism following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, law firm Webber Wentzel says businesses experiencing disruption may be able to invoke force... 


Settlement of Covid-19-related insurance claims remains problematic, says ICA
6th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Insurance Claims Africa (ICA) CEO Ryan Woolley says it is clear from new research released on July 6, that the short-term insurance industry (STI) earned record profits during the pandemic. He... 


Solidarity files court papers opposing water dept’s appointment of Cuban engineers
6th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Trade union Solidarity, on July 6, issued its court documents in its case against the Department of Water and Sanitation, challenging the legality of the controversial decision to appoint Cuban... 


Water department extends comment period for unconventional gas regulations
14th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has extended the period available for the public and key sector stakeholders to comment on the unconventional gas regulations, as published in... 


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Agile Capital has announced that it is open to exploring new opportunities and is looking to deploy the capital it has available in its fourth private equity fund
Pandemic highlights investment opportunities
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of strengthening supply chains in Africa to reduce reliance on other continents, where possible, private equity investment firm Agile Capital principal... 


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The sub-Saharan Africa recovery is on on trend with the rest of the world
Sub-Saharan Africa rebound significantly lower than globally
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

A smaller contraction in 2020 and a sharper growth rebound in 2021 have led to predictions of a global rebound of about 5.6%; however, sub-Saharan Africa will lag behind, with the slowest recovery... 


Competition Tribunal approves two separate renewable energy transactions
28th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved two mergers, by the same acquiring firm in the renewable energy sector after determining that both transactions are unlikely to substantially... 


Mboweni appoints ombud council leaders
24th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has appointed the first Ombud Council board and council Chief Ombud, independent consultant Eileen Meyer, giving effect to the new financial ombud system in terms of... 


Elidz hopeful new SIU probe will end corruption, maladministration allegations
19th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

The East London Industrial Development Zone (Elidz) says it “welcomes” a probe into allegations of corruption and maladministration by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) if the authorities “deem... 


Solidarity starts legal proceedings over Cuban engineers
26th April 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa trade union Solidarity has started a legal process against  Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu regarding the appointment of Cuban engineers to help... 


Fasken appoints South African office chairperson
30th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business law firm Fasken has appointed Lara Bezuidenhoudt as chairperson of the firm in South Africa, a role that provides overall leadership to the partners in the South African region, including... 


Labour Court dismisses SAAPA's application for leave to appeal lawfulness of pilots lockout
4th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Labour Court judge Andre van Niekerk on March 3 dismissed the South African Airways Pilot’s Association’s (SAAPA’s) application for leave to appeal the Labour Court’s December 2020 judgment, with a... 


Organisation bemoans Treasury’s decision to cancel S12J investments
25th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The 12J Association of South Africa has expressed disappointment at the decision by the National Treasury not to extend Section 12 J of the Income Tax Act beyond June 30. Association chairperson... 


Alcohol, tobacco industries bemoan excise tax increase
25th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African alcohol industry, including the National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC), South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba), Vinpro, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa... 


DMRE says emergency-power deviation notice will not trigger legal challenge
DMRE says emergency-power deviation notice will not trigger legal challenge
18th February 2021

On February 12, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel published a Gazette notice granting the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) permission to deviate from the... 


M&A activity drops in 2020 with late recovery
3rd February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Law firm Baker McKenzie reports that deal-making activity in sub-Saharan Africa dropped in the second half of 2020, when compared to the second half of 2019.  Deal-making for the full year were... 


Vaccine roll-out requires nuanced approach from employers
28th January 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With South Africa set to receive its first Covid-19 vaccine doses next week, the issue around companies' vaccine policies and employers’ role in vaccine rollout is very complex. Many different... 


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Counterfeit automotive parts poses a number of risks, including safety risks as well as having a negative impact on the economy
Lockdown has heightened risk of counterfeit components
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The national lockdown last year has significantly impacted on the circulation of original, as well as counterfeit, automotive components, says law firm Spoor & Fisher partner Paul Ramara. This can... 


BMO, Linklaters among the world's top mining M&A advisers
14th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

BMO Capital Markets has been named the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the global mining sector for 2020 by value, while Linklaters and Black Cassels & Graydon were the top... 


M&A challenges remain, but so do lessons – law firm
M&A challenges remain, but so do lessons – law firm
12th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) says many of last year’s uncertainties that impacted merger and acquisition (M&A) activity will remain this year. HSF global M&A head Gavin Davies... 


FSCA publishes crypto asset draft declaration
7th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published for comment a draft declaration on crypto assets as a financial product in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act... 


Competition Commission publishes final automotive aftermarket guidelines
11th December 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Commission has issued its final Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket, which are now available on the commission’s website and which will take... 


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