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Trusted Employer Scheme visa issued within 24 hours
31st May 2024 90 days after the launch of the Department of Home Affairs’ Trusted Employer Scheme, companies are taking stock. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director... →
SLPs – Seriously Lacking Promotion, Sensibly Leading to Problems
30th May 2024 In February 2024, the Annual Mining Indaba occurred in Cape Town South Africa, where the mining industry's technical brains, financial brawn and... →
Tech companies must stand firm: Global lessons for South Africa’s upcoming election
28th May 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology have revolutionised many aspects of our lives, and elections are no exception. These tools can enhance... →
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – an African perspective
27th May 2024 On 24 May 2024, the European (EU) Council finally adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), completing the legislative... →
New Immigration Regulations: Exemption from taxation still on the cards for foreigners
24th May 2024 Following the backlash from the tax fraternity in response to the controversial Immigration Regulations which were published (and subsequently... →
Important considerations for insurers during election season
24th May 2024 The imminent general election in South Africa presents increased risks for the non-life insurance industry. As seen in recent years, elevated... →
On the road to a cashless society – SARB digital payments roadmap
24th May 2024 On 18 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published its digital payments roadmap. The document entitled Digital Payments Roadmap:... →
Financial Sector Regulation and the Prudential Authority published Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on cybersecurity and cyber resilience requirements
23rd May 2024 The Joint Standard 2 of 2024 (Joint Standard) applies to all financial institutions as defined in the Joint Standard. It sets out the requirements... →
Strategic structuring: The keystone of startup success
23rd May 2024 In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly those breaking new ground, the excitement of innovation and market disruption often takes centre... →
POPIA - Caution to political parties and independent candidates regarding the misuse of voter personal data
22nd May 2024 As a result of recent changes to electoral legislation that allow independent candidates to stand and campaign for elections, and due to the... →