Bridget King discusses recent OTC derivative regulatory reform

Businesses must align with Amended Employment Equity (EE) Act to secure state contracts

Bringing (and keeping) home the bacon: SARS’ repatriation and collection powers affirmed

Sections 180, 184(2) and 186(3) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA) grant the South African Revenue Service (SARS) significant powers to recover tax debts from third parties responsible for a taxpayer’s failure to pay outstanding tax debts. In the recent case of Greyvensteyn v Commissioner for South African Revenue Service and Others (B2495/2023) ZAGPPHC 128, the applicant unsuccessfully challenged the constitutionality of these provisions. The High Court dismissed the application and emphasised that, while SARS’ powers and duties of recovery of taxes are not absolute, the recovery of taxes is crucial to ensure that the public benefit and public interest are served.

Implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund on track: Court of Appeal rules

The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) was established by the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (Act). This, alongside the Primary Health Care Act, 2023 and the Digital Health Act, 2023 (the acts), were established to promote the right to affordable healthcare under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Constitution). On 12 July 2024 the High Court declared some of the sections of the Act unconstitutional and gave Parliament 120 days to adhere to its orders, as discussed in our alert here .

Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for employers to support their employees

Leila Moosa, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice, joined Lebogang Mabange on Channel Africa to discuss 'Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for Employers to Support Their Employees.'

The National Consumer Tribunal’s unprecedented approach to unfair pricing

In the recent decision of Julie Williams v Cell C Ltd, NCT/300948/2023/75(1)(b) , the National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) made a notable finding regarding pricing practices.

Keep abreast: reform to the employment tax incentive

The Employment Tax Incentive Act 26 of 2013 (ETI Act) has undergone a variety of changes since its enactment, some of which have been primarily geared towards curbing perceived abuses of the employment tax incentive (ETI) by some employers. In this article, we delve into the amendments set to take effect on 1 March 2025.