Werksmans
Franchisors Beware! The Competition Commission may come knocking soon
1st July 2026 The franchising industry has long been a bone of contention at antitrust authorities worldwide. Franchisees often complain to competition... →
Remuneration governance under the amended Companies Act: A closer look at some of the key questions
1st July 2026 On 22 May 2026, a proclamation by President Ramaphosa enacted amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”) that impact remuneration... →
The shift in the evaluation criteria in South African public procurement
29th June 2026 South Africa is in the midst of what could prove to be one of the most significant reforms of its public procurement framework since democracy. Or... →
Does the Public Procurement Act provide for an effective dispute resolution mechanism?
29th June 2026 The National Treasury published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations (“Draft... →
Business rescue recapitalisations upheld: the legal and commercial significance of White Rivers Exploration v Polsun
17th June 2026 The Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, has delivered an important judgment in White Rivers Exploration Proprietary Limited v Polsun Limited,... →
The Concept of “Need” in South Africa’s Healthcare Framework: From Certificates of Need to National Health Insurance Accreditation
15th June 2026 On 18 May 2026, the Constitutional Court (“CC”) in Solidarity Trade Union and Others v Minister of Health and Others confirmed the invalidity of... →
Merger condition compliance: Proposed Rule 39 amendment brings improvements to process but shifts the burden of proof to merged entities
4th June 2026 Key implications of the proposed amendment to the procedure that will be followed by the Competition Commission when firms subject to merger... →
Cryptocurrency is money and capital for exchange-control purposes
4th June 2026 1. Introduction 1.1. This case involved Mr Mangundhla and Ms Dangaiso, who both had trading accounts on the Luno platform, a well-known... →
