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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... →
LAC confirms that conciliation is a necessary step when challenging the substantive fairness of retrenchments post-facilitation
5th November 2024 On 10 September 2024, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) delivered a significant judgment in the case of National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa... →
Tax Debt Relief - How SARS's Tax Collection Shortfall is Creating an Opportunity for Taxpayers
5th November 2024 This year, South African taxpayers find themselves in a unique position to manage their tax obligations with greater flexibility. According to... →
Unseen forces: AI in recruitment
5th November 2024 There is mounting foreign case law providing both employers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers with food for thought as South Africa... →
Transparency or threat? How South Africa's amended Companies Act puts corporate privacy at risk
5th November 2024 The amendments to the Companies Act, 2008 (Companies Act), which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on 26 July 2024, bring about significant... →
Senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh joins Bowmans in Johannesburg
1st November 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand the depth and diversity of its M&A Practice in South Africa. The firm today announced the... →
New Points-Based System for Work Visas marks significant strides for attracting global talent to SA
1st November 2024 With the highly anticipated implementation of a fair and transparent Points-Based System for work visas, South Africa follows in the footsteps of... →
Can an employer prevent employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a trade union?
31st October 2024 This article provides insight into whether or not an employer can avert employees from joining and participating in the lawful activities of a... →
Competition Authority of Kenya enters into settlement agreement with Mogo Auto
31st October 2024 The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) has entered into a settlement with Mogo Auto Limited (Mogo) concerning allegations of false and... →
Legal Strategies for Succession Planning – Blending Family and Business
31st October 2024 When a company shareholder passes away, several questions arise regarding the fate of their shares. Since shares represent ownership and can... →
