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South African sport can benefit from private equity through due diligence and preparation
13th November 2024 Private equity (PE) transactions in the sporting world have recently caught the public’s attention. Numerous news reports have noted how several... →
Sars voluntary disclosure programme drives R3.3-billion in tax collections
12th November 2024 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) is a cornerstone of Sars’ approach to encouraging taxpayer compliance... →
Costly negligence: Employee ordered to pay damages for contract breach and financial harm
12th November 2024 In a landmark ruling in Mogale and Another v National Health Laboratory Services (JS958/2019) [2024] ZALCJHB 362 (13 September 2024), the Labour... →
The NHI Act: A flawed execution of a laudable idea
12th November 2024 Robust contestation on how to best fulfil the fundamental rights of South Africans complements and strengthens our constitutional democracy. Recent... →
Obligations of insurers related to cybersecurity and outsourcing
12th November 2024 The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA) have announced that Joint Standard 1 of 2024 (Outsourcing by Insurers)... →
Sars Turns up the Heat: Why Employers Must Get PAYE Right
8th November 2024 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has signalled a stronger focus on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) compliance, as highlighted in its 2023/24 Annual... →
Latest developments in South African immigration: Point-Based System, Remote Work Visa, Visa backlogs and extended concessions
7th November 2024 Over the past 10 months, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) rolled out several significant changes that will impact the immigration space in... →
R342.9-billion in VAT Refunds: Are South African Businesses Waiting Too Long For What They Are Owed?
7th November 2024 In the 2023/24 financial year, South Africa’s VAT refunds hit an unprecedented R342.9-billion, reflecting a robust 7.5% increase year-on-year, as... →
Going nowhere fast, proposed amendments to the direct marketing regulations under the CPA published, and your comments are sought!
7th November 2024 On October 28, 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) published draft amendments to the regulations under the Consumer... →
ESG frameworks within the African oil and gas sector benefit operators and communities if seen as a strategic tool
6th November 2024 A strategic approach within the African oil and gas industry that considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a tool to enhance... →
