New rules say COVID-19 vaccines can be made mandatory in South Africa

The goals, timing and criticisms of the NHI Act

On 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill into law. The National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023 (NHI Act) marks a pivotal moment in South Africa’s healthcare landscape.

General considerations when providing or taking security

All commercial agreements have varying degrees of risks associated with them – how those exposures are mitigated, underwritten and secured is crucially important for the sustainability any transaction. This article seeks to identify some practical considerations that should be taken into account when taking or providing security. These include key principles on how to keep security simple and focused on its purpose, as well as guidance on how best to mitigate risks, ensuring sustainable and commercially viable agreements, particularly in fundingtransactions. 

Transitioning GLA titles: Avoiding pitfalls

Imagine holding what you believe to be a title document, only to be confronted with uncertainty as to its validity and a seemingly straightforward document produces more questions than answers.

Webinar recording | Retrenchment law turned on its head

Private placement as an investment mechanism in Kenya

Recently, fintech firm Lipa Later Group announced the closure of a KES 500 million privately placed debt issuance as part of its innovative financing solutions. This announcement exemplifies private placement as an alternative investing mechanism to public offers. In light of this announcement, this alert spotlights the legal and procedural aspects of private placement and details reasons why companies should consider exploring private placement to seek external funding from investors.

CCMA commissioners’ authority to expedite dispute resolution under the LRA: A discussion of SAA v SACCA and NUMSA

In 2020, South African Airways (SAA) underwent a restructuring exercise, which involved large-scale retrenchments and significant changes to terms and conditions of employment, impacting approximately 4,700employees.