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Treasury gazettes new VAT regulations for valuable metal vendors
14th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The National Treasury this week gazetted the Regulations on Domestic Reverse Charge Relating to Valuable Metal, which is meant to serve as an anti-abuse measure aimed at foreclosing schemes and... 


Better assessment needed to overcome future crises – BLSA
13th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

In responding to crises on local soil, South Africa needs to ensure all collaborators have sufficient capacity to engage and plan for joint action, says Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi... 


No final decision yet for Eskom’s Thyspunt licence application, says NNR
7th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

A final decision into Eskom’s nuclear installation site licence (NISL) for its proposed Thyspunt nuclear power station cannot be made, owing to “information gaps and outdated data” relating to the... 


Opinion: Environmental law in South Africa – a complex and evolving set of requirements
6th June 2022

In this article, Inlexso Legal Solutions environmental law adviser Morne Viljoen warns companies to not underestimate the complexity of environmental law and to plan for compliance early on in a... 


Takeover Regulation Panel nullifies shareholder waiver of Magister’s investment into Tongaat
3rd June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Sugar, ethanol, animal feeds and cattle company Tongaat Hulett reports that the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) has completed its investigation, concluding that the third parties and Magister... 


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Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


ECSA elects its first female president
6th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) elected its first female president Refilwe Buthelezi following the sixth term council special meeting on May 5. ECSA has not had a female president... 


NPA, Eskom meet to collaborate on State capture and organised crime
6th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), led by National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi and Eskom CEO André de Ruyter met on May 5 to discuss appropriate collaboration on... 


Competition practice note published to improve conduct, entry barriers, inclusivity
4th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Commission published a practice note on the Promotion of Competition and Inclusion in Supplier Panels of Banks and Insurers on February 28, building on the enforcement and advocacy... 


MONITORING MATTERS
The welcomed resurrection of the Blue and Green Drop Certification programme will again give the country insight into the status of its municipal sewage plants
Act compliance lacking in municipalities
29th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Although the purpose and provisions of South Africa’s National Water Act, No 36 of 1998 and Water Services Act, No 108 of 1997 are prescribed, it is the observance and compliance with the... 


Contractors may need clauses to mitigate exceptional international events
16th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Having barely survived the negative economic effects of Covid-19, South African construction contractors now need to factor in the risk of massive price hikes following the war in Ukraine and... 


SCA clarifies Eskom’s right to payment for municipal electricity used
14th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

Power utility Eskom achieved a significant legal victory against municipalities when the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on March 9 affirmed its right to payment for services rendered to... 


Capacity, resource management critical to prosecuting State capture perpetrators
7th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

With the latest volume of the Zondo Commission report having been released, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says it will be critical to manage the capacity and resources of... 


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NSDV promotes two directors, senior associate
3rd March 2022 By: Donna Slater

Fully integrated mining, construction and environmental law and consultancy firm NSDV has promoted three senior employees after growing the firm from three founding members, to 28 legal and... 


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New SAIIA paper highlights IMF's role in supporting South Africa's just transition
2nd March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Global finance organisation the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has an important role to play in supporting South Africa’s just transition away from fossil-fuel dependence, independent think-tank... 


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Law firm to provide insight on energy laws
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright will participate at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba as a partner, providing a legal perspective on energy sector laws. The global law firm provides a business law... 


Creecy extends deadline for registration of EAPs
15th February 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the public consultation period for comment on the proposed amendment to the Section 24H Registration Authority... 


Commission asks Tribunal to prosecute Roche for alleged excessive pricing of breast cancer treatment drug
9th February 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission on February 8 filed a referral with the Competition Tribunal for prosecution of Switzerland-based multinational healthcare company Roche Holding and its subsidiaries F... 


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Domestic vehicle sales increase draws attention to road safety standards
28th January 2022

The 27% increase in domestic vehicle sales in South Africa in October last year, compared with the same period in 2020, has resulted in more vehicles being transported across the country. As a... 


Index shows South Africa has reached a standstill in efforts to curb corruption
25th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The release of the Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals that South Africa, along with many other countries in the world, has reached a virtual standstill in... 


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... 


Panel discussion at AFSIC Investing in Africa event
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... 


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