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The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces passed the Public Procurement Bill
5th June 2024 In a significant step towards reforming South Africa's public procurement landscape, the National Assembly recently passed the Public Procurement... →
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... →
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... →
