CDH advises M&C Saatchi South Africa

Electronic Travel Authorisation: Visa in disguise?

During Kenya’s 60 th independence anniversary celebrations on 12 December 2023, the president directed that Kenya will be a visa-free country, effective from January 2024. This development in the immigration sector is now implemented through the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system that was unveiled on 5 January 2024. Notably, the eTA system departs from the public understanding of a visa-free experience as travellers (including infants and children) are required to obtain the document before embarkment. Travellers who expected a seamless entry into the country have aired their disappointment with the unexpected costs and additional documentation for persons from initially visa-exempt countries

The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

Minister republishes regulations for EE sector Targets

On 1 February 2024, The Minister of Employment and Labour ("the Minister") republished draft regulations for sector targets affording interested parties a period of 90 days to comment on the proposals (republished regulation). The deadline for submissions is 2 May 2024.  

A story of inspiration and the ripple effect of kindness

Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo, a Director in the Dispute Resolution practice, discusses with Kuda Chimedza, Senior Associate in the Banking, Finance & Projects, how kindness and compassion can shape a legal profession.

Making sense of beneficial ownership thresholds: The FIC Act versus the Companies Act

Both the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FIC Act) and the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Companies Act) create legal regimes relating to the uncovering of beneficial ownership of an entity. The former requires accountable institutions (as defined) to verify the beneficial owners of their clients, and the latter requires certain types of companies (namely, non-affected companies 1 ) to keep record of and disclose their beneficial owners to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Reminder | The Immigration Amendment Bill,2024 which was published on 19 March 2024, is open for comment

This is a reminder that the Immigration Amendment Bill, 2024, which was published on 19 March 2024, is open for comment. All interested persons and parties are encouraged to make written representations before the deadline of 22 November 2024. Written submissions must be directed to the Committee Secretary, Mr Eddy Mathonsiat ImmigrationBill@parliament.gov.za .