CDH advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of Holdsport Group to Frasers Group PLC

Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals

On 22 January 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour published the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals, for public comment. The draft Code aims to provide guidance regarding dismissals for misconduct, incapacity, and operational requirements.

Section 189A: Must there be compliance with your internal collective agreement before embarking on strike action?

On 13 November 2024, ArcelorMittal South Africa (Pty) Ltd (AMSA) launched an urgent application to declare intended strike action by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa and their respective members (employees), scheduled to commence at 05h00 on Thursday, 14 November 2024, unprotected and to interdict and restrain them from participating in the intended strike action.

From vision to fruition

CDH and Thungela shine the spotlight on the potential of the South African mining sector

Cape Town, 4 February 2025 - Leading corporate and commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) together with the Junior Mining Council (JMC) was deeply honoured to host Thungela at a bespoke brunch event at the Hyatt Regency in Cape Town during the Mining Indaba 2025.

Optimising founder vesting clauses for a successful investment

Investor confidence is intricately tied to a team’s unwavering dedication to the company’s long-term success. Founder vesting, a key component in this journey, not only provides investors with the assurance that their significant investment is geared towards a fruitful outcome but also secures the founders’ commitment for the long haul. This long-term commitment is a crucial factor that reassures investors about the potential success of their investment.

Beneficial ownership information disclosure

Pursuant to Section 93A of the Kenyan Companies Act, 2015, every company is required to keep a register of its beneficial owners. To give effect to this amendment, the Government published the Companies Beneficial Ownership Information Regulations, 2020 (Regulations), which came into effect on 13 October 2020. Companies are hence required to update their beneficial ownership E-register.