Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

The Tao of equity capital

Nastascha Harduth - Sector Head and Director, Yaniv Kleitman – Director, and Zachary Kokosioulis - Associate were recently featured in the Sunday Times Supplement, where they discussed “The Tao of equity capital.”

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Before delving into the specifics of the Supreme Court’s decision in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024), it is helpful to first establish some key principles that underpin the governance of leases.

Mental illness as a compensatable disease under COIDA: Key lessons from Urquhart v Compensation Commissioner

In Urquhart v Compensation Commissioner 27 ILJ 96 (E), the High Court addressed whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) qualifies as a compensatable illness under section 91 the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA). This case provided critical insights into how mental health conditions are evaluated under this legislation.

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

East African Community signals imminent functionality of Competition Authority

On 31 December 2024, the East African Community (EAC) promulgated and brought into effect an amendment to the East African Community Competition Act (Amendment Act), as well as new regulations which set out the applicable merger thresholds and filing fees in the EAC. The EAC Competition Authority (Competition Authority) is currently not operational. However, as the promulgation of the Amendment Act and the regulations have addressed arguably the last of the outstanding issues pertaining to the EAC’s merger control regime, it is likely that the Competition Authority will, at the least, begin accepting merger notifications soon.

Draft Regulations relating to the processing of data subjects' health or sex life by certain responsible parties in terms of Section 112(2)(c) of the Protection of Personal Information Act published on 26 September

The Information Regulator of South Africa published draft regulations for comment on 26 September 2025 – Regulations Relating to the Processing of Data Subjects' Health or Sex Life by Certain Responsible Parties in terms of Section 112(2)(c) of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (" POPIA ") (" Draft Regulations "). Comments on the Draft Regulations must be submitted on or before 10th October2025.