A discussion on when an employee whistle blower in the workplace can make use of the LRA section 188A

The Social Health Insurance Act and its implications

In a Gazette Notice on 21 November 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Health designated 22 November 2023 as the commencement date of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (SHIA). This act repeals the National Health Insurance Fund Act, 1989 (NHIF Act) to establish a framework for the management of social health insurance. Nonetheless, the High Court in a recent ruling suspended SHIA’s implementation until February 2024 on grounds of lack of proper public participation.

Positive disruptors in African mining: Technology, AI and critical minerals for Africa's industrialisation

Constructive trusts and shareholding in Kenya: Supreme Court provides clarity

The recent landmark decision by the Kenyan Supreme Court in Arvind Shah and 7 Others v Mombasa Bricks and Tiles Limited and 5 Others has significant implications for share ownership in Kenya. In particular, the Supreme Court sought to determine “ whether a constructive trust can be imported into a shareholding of a company as to disentitle a registered holder of shares in a company obtained for valuable consideration ”.

Does an indirect change of control by means of a rights issue or otherwise require section 11 consent in terms of the MPRDA?

The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) provides for the Minister of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) (Minister) to consent to the transfer of prospecting and mining rights, including the transfer of a “ controlling interest ” in companies or close corporations that hold such rights.

Transferring sectional title property from a developer: The potential pitfalls

Purchasing sectional title property directly from a developer can be tax efficient and, combined with a developer who is experiencing financial difficulty, can make the deal a difficult one to refuse. However, in such circumstances, proper due diligence is important to safeguard both parties to the transaction.

Draft Second Amendment to the Immigration Regulations, 2014

On 8 February 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs published the Draft Second Amendment of the Immigration Regulations, 2014 (Regulations) in order to make it easier for foreign nationals to travel to, work from, and conduct business within South Africa. The Regulations were open for public comment until 29 March 2024.