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CDH Namibia strengthening our regional presence as of 1 September 2025

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the growth of our Namibian office and, in turn, our commitment to servicing our clients with precision and excellence.

Webinar Recording | Unpacking the Finance Act 2025: game-changer or business as usual?

South Africa's proposed whistleblower protection bill and its implications for workers

Sentebale Makara, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice, recently joined Neo Potwana on Vuma 103 FM to discuss South Africa's proposed whistleblower protection bill and its implications for workers.

New COIDA Regulations now published: Rehabilitation Framework takes shape

On 6 March 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour published several sets of regulations under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, as amended (COIDA), in Government Gazette No. 54273. In our previous alert, we reported on the commencement of the COIDA amendments brought into operation by Proclamation Notice 306 of 2026, including the new statutory rehabilitation framework introduced by section 70A. The detailed regulations governing the implementation of the rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes have been published and are effective immediately.

New digital visas to be launched in South Africa in the entertainment and events sectors

Earlier this year, the Minister of Home Affairs (Minister) announced the implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a comprehensive digital visa system to modernise South Africa’s immigration framework. The ETA aims, amongst other things, to digitalise the entire visa application process, combat the corruption often associated with the paper-based immigration system, and enhance efficiency. All of this is to be welcomed and praised as a step in the right direction.

Clarity around the taxation of carbon credits in Kenya

Alex Kanyi, Partner in Tax & Exchange Control practice, and Clarice Wambua, Consultant in Environmental Law practice, were recently featured in The Star, where they unpacked the lack of clarity around the taxation of carbon credits in Kenya.