CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division

The ripple effects of South Africa’s cannabis food ban: Implications for agriculture and beyond

On 28 May 2024, the President signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 (Cannabis Act) into law. The Cannabis Act establishes a legal framework for the private use, possession and cultivation of cannabis in South Africa. However, the act still imposes significant restrictions on the legal cultivation and commercial trade of cannabis. Conversely, hemp, as defined below, has been extensively cultivated for commercial purposes in South Africa and other African countries for several years now. To read more about the Cannabis Act and the commercial cultivation of hemp in South Africa and other African countries, see our previous alert here . However, recent changes to South Africa’s cannabis and hemp regulatory framework have caused much controversy in the agricultural sector.

I am not their keeper: An analysis of the impact of non-compliance with electronic tax invoice requirements and Section 17 of the VAT Act on the part of the seller or landlord in real estate transactions

Gone are the days when a buyer or tenant of real estate property only worried about the purchase price or rent. Tax compliance, on the part of the seller, now seems to be a burden that has been placed - both by statute as well as decisions of the court, on the feet of the purchaser or tenant.  

Webinar Recording | Tax Law: Unpacking the Finance Bill 2025

Our distinguished panel of experts delved into the key provisions of the Finance Bill, 2025, offering insightful analysis on its potential impact on you and the broader Kenyan economy.

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head

Misconduct confessions: When are they voluntary and admissible?

In the case of Brauns and Others v Wilkes N.O and Others 4 BLLR 365 (LAC), the three appellants sought to appeal the Labour Court judgment which dismissed their application to review an arbitration award which had found that their dismissal for dishonesty was substantivelyfair. 

The importance of conducting office disciplinary hearings correctly

Yvonne Mkefa, Director in the Employment Law practice, recently joined DJ Sbu on Radio 2000 to discuss the importance of conducting office disciplinary hearings correctly to avoid legal consequences for employees.