The role of corporate forensics against corruption

Revised Social Housing Grant Quantum

On 7 September 2023, the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) issued a circular advising interested parties of the applicability, and implementation, of the adjustment to the quantum of the Consolidated Capital Grant (CCG), as announced by the Minister of Human Settlements on 31 March 2023. 

Obtaining and managing evidence in corporate forensic investigations: Legality, sources and integrity

The manner in which evidence is obtained and relied upon during forensic investigations plays a critical role in the whole investigative process, especially in establishing investigation findings and making recommendations that can be acted upon. In the context of internal corporate investigations, it is often challenging to obtain the required information from employees who are subjected to the investigation processes where such information is not known or accessible to the employer. While it is known that forensic investigators have the capabilities to obtain the necessary information, in order to maintain the integrity of the evidence, information must be obtained legally and directly from the relevantsources. 

Companies Act Developments Seminar

On Tuesday, 30 January 2024, our Corporate & Commercial practice hosted a seminar on Companies Act Developments.

Webinar Recording | Overview of the 2024 Budget Speech

Minister publishes proposed Draft Regulations for comments in terms of section 97 COIDA

On 17 May 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) published a number of regulations in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA), affording interested parties a period of 30 days to comment on the Draft Regulations. The deadline for public comment is 16 June2024.  

The duress dodge: How to spot and shut down bogus duress claims

Unfortunately, labour relations in South Africa have become very litigious. The instances of employees agreeing to settlements or accepting voluntary severance packages, only to allege duress, undue influence or misrepresentation later, is far too common. This alert focuses on one suchcase.