Webber Wentzel
Greylisting turns the spotlight on beneficial ownership of companies and financial institutions
16th March 2023 South Africa has put new laws in place to address the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) concerns, and those relating to beneficial ownership... →
New tax dispute resolution rules come into effect immediately
13th March 2023 New tax dispute resolution rules provide for, amongst others, 80 days to submit an objection and more independence of an ADR facilitator. On 10... →
Unpopular employee - lessons for employers
13th March 2023 In Zimbini Makuleni v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd and Others, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) determined whether an employer could dismiss an... →
The impact of greylisting on South Africa's hospitality and leisure sector
8th March 2023 South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being the primary beneficiary. In fact,... →
Gender empowerment in the workplace is more than a moral obligation
7th March 2023 The term "gender empowerment" was developed to describe the process of increasing the power and influence of women in society, while recognising... →
Webber Wentzel welcomes Competition law expert, Mark Garden
3rd March 2023 Webber Wentzel has appointed Mark Garden as a partner in its Competition, Trade and Investment (CTI) Practice, effective 1 March 2023. Mark has... →
Restraints of trade and settlement agreements: a lesson for employers on the full and final settlement of disputes
27th February 2023 According to a recent judgment from the Labour Appeal Court (LAC), when concluding settlement agreements with former employees, employers must... →
South Africa has been grey listed; what are the implications for the country going forward?
27th February 2023 South Africa’s grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global... →
