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The pressure many young South Africans feel is real: unemployment, fluctuating income, rampant fraud and online risks. With unemployment among...
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Arbitration is often promoted as an attractive way to resolve both domestic and cross-border disputes, offering a degree of confidentiality...
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White-collar crime in Africa is no longer a predominantly domestic concern; it has expanded to an international stage – so,...
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Across the African continent, water infrastructure is under increasing strain. The compounding pressures of accelerating urbanisation, decaying legacy systems, climate...
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While artificial intelligence (AI) races ahead across the financial services sector, compliance specialists are warning that shortcuts in “know your...
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South African organisations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where legal exposure, regulatory scrutiny, operational pressure and reputational risks...
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South Africa’s justice system is at a critical moment. The country’s ability to prosecute serious crime, including corruption and organised...
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South Africa's agribusiness sector offers substantial investment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Securing capital is often critical for agricultural projects; however, the...
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When global content creator IShowSpeed touched down in Africa, the Internet did what it does best – it followed. From...
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In today’s climate of geopolitical uncertainty and technological competition, it is both natural and necessary for nations to seek greater...
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Following several high-profile governance breakdowns, most notably the collapse of Daybreak Foods some months ago, and persistent state capture-related cases,...
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In the finance and lending industry, the term "FICA" is often regarded as a tedious regulatory hurdle that clients and...
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As the global energy transition accelerates, environmental, social & governance (ESG) principles are no longer peripheral concerns for mining companies;...
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South Africa is currently experiencing a number of economic challenges, such as rising taxes and increases in VAT, reduced foreign...
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In the face of a legal challenge by a multi-national pharmaceutical giant, a South African pharmaceutical company has fought for...
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International Women's Day (IWD), 08 March 2025, resonates through history as a beacon and a call to arms for the...
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Following a landmark year of major elections in 2024, global markets have experienced heightened volatility and investor uncertainty. The International...
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In today’s data-driven world, compliance with privacy laws like the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is...
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In today’s workplace, collaboration and teamwork are essential, but unresolved conflicts can harm relationships, reduce productivity and escalate costs. Workplace...
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The rise of the creator economy has ushered in a new era dominated by millennials and Gen Z innovators reshaping...
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Competition laws are being enforced in most African countries. In the past year, several new national and regional competition regulators...
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It was the late noughties that saw the most prominent emergence of digital tools, which in turn paved the way...
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As South Africa continues its journey toward a sustainable energy future, wind energy has emerged as a crucial element of...
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Thinking about what happens in the event of your passing may feel like a morbid thought, but if you own...
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Recent developments have seen the South African Revenue Service (SARS) turn its attention toward crypto traders, who are now receiving...
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As the tourism world continues to expand, sustainable tourism is no longer optional but a necessity. Tourists are urged to...
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Stringent regulatory compliance is a key driver of financial inclusion and competitive advantage. By upholding strict standards, brokerages build trust,...
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South Africa's digital payments landscape has evolved significantly in recent years and currently consists of various payment methods such as...
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Boards should be aware of changes that are on the horizon to South Africa's ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting...
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On a regular basis, small & medium enterprise (SME) owners have to navigate legal contracts in order for their businesses...
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Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation and providing essential services across all sectors. However, one area...
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Webber Wentzel, the leading full-service law firm in Africa, has expanded its NewLaw and legal technology division and rebranded it...
Artificial intelligence and chatbots are starting to make real inroads into the daily lives of South African law practitioners and...
On 25 October 2023, the High Court handed down a judgment indicating a significant shift in parental leave rights. In...
