The use of the word "Boer" in different contexts

Charlene Holder on Power 98.7

The concept of lockouts and how employers may respond to a strike

A lot of discourse within employment circles in Kenya has been about strikes. However, very little has been said about the right of employers to lockout employees.

What constitutes “special circumstances” in an application to the Supreme Court of Appeal, for special leave to appeal

Section 17(3) read with section 16(1)(b) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013 provides for an application for special leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). According to the SCA, special circumstances may arise if the appeal deals with a substantial point of law, or the matter is of great importance to the parties or the public, or where the prospects of success on appeal are so strong that the refusal to grant leave to appeal would result in a denial of justice for the party seeking leave to appeal.

Thandiwe Nhlapho elected to serve on the ILFA National Committee

Thandiwe recently completed the International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) advanced training and secondment programme. ILFA is a capacity building Africa focused organisation founded in 2006 to enhance the quality of legal services and strengthen the rule of law in Africa. Thandiwe is joined by Fateema Benjamin, Programme Manager of ILFA, where they discuss international opportunities offered by the organisation for lawyers on the African continent. Thandiwe has also been elected to join the ILFA National Committee in South Africa. Congratulations Thandiwe!

Risk it for the biscuit: Opportunities for Private Equity in Business Rescue

Private equity firms have long been known for their ability to strategically identify and act on opportunities where others may not see them, and business rescue is no exception. In the private equity space, business rescue presents a unique opportunity for private equity firms and investors to invest in companies that are struggling financially but with the right resources and support, there are reasonable prospects of a profitable turn around or rehabilitation.

Analysis of the High Court ruling in Petition No. E181 of 2023 on the suspension of the Finance Act, 2023

On 26 June 2023, the President of Kenya assented to the Finance Bill, 2023 (Bill) and the resultant Finance Act, 2023 (Act), which was to come into operation or be deemed to have come into operation on 1 July 2023.