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Kenyan High Court confirms that foreign companies can sue in Kenya without local registration

After exactly one year, the Kenyan High Court has delivered a significant ruling that will be of interest to foreign companies dealing with Kenyancounterparts. 

Unpacking South Africa’s change from exchange control to capital flow

65 years. That is how long South Africa has had exchange control. If you evaluate its formation and craft, it becomes clear why reform is inevitable.

VAT threshold increased: Should SMEs remain registered?

In the 2026 Budget Proposals, the Minister of Finance (Minister) announced a long-awaited increase to South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) registration thresholds. The compulsory registration threshold, which has remained unchanged for the past 17 years, is proposed to increase from R1 million to R2,3 million with effect from 1 April 2026.

Supreme Court of Appeal ruling redefines permitting standards for energy

In the recent decision in South Durban Community Environmental Alliance and Another v The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (479/2023) ZASCA 134 , the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set aside the environmental authorisation for Eskom’s proposed 3000 MW combined cycle gas power plant in Richards Bay. The ruling will likely reshape how large-scale energy and infrastructure projects are permitted in South Africa. The SCA has clarified and re-affirmed that permitting cannot be segmented, deferred or treated as a policy formality.

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Update on the Employment Services Amendment Bill

South Africa’s immigration framework is undergoing significant reform, with the Employment Services Amendment Bill (ESAB) and the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) currently at the forefront. These initiatives aim to further regulate the employment of foreign nationals within certain sectors, while balancing the evolving needs of the South African workforce and economy.