Can hydrogen truly decarbonize heavy industries without the CO₂ baggage?

November 2024 deadline for foreign nationals in possession of a Zimbabwean or Lesotho Exemption Permit

On 1 December 2023, the former Minister of Home Affairs (Minister), Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced his decision to grant an exemption to foreign nationals in possession of either a Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) or a Lesotho Exemption Permit(LEP). 

Estate Planning for women-owned businesses

Join Trusts & Estates practice Director, Emily West as she sits down with Practice Head, Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa to discuss a critical yet often overlooked topic: Estate Planning for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa.

Locked-in shareholders: What happens when the honeymoon is over

The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd and Others v De Sousa and Another (Case No 613/2017) ZASCA 29 (26 March 2024) is intricate, extensive and factually dense. The judgment of Wallis AJA does an admirable job of pulling together the morass of detail into a readable story, however, we have chosen to focus on one aspect that we often see in practice: when a once happy relationship between shareholders goes awry, how can the unhappy union be ended?

Mentorship and Sponsorship: How men can support women in tax careers

Same script, different cast: An analysis of the proposed Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024 in Kenya

In response to the current economic landscape and the need for sustainable public finance, National Treasury has proposed significant amendments aimed at enhancing tax compliance, broadening the tax base, and improving the overall fiscal framework in Kenya. An important question that arises is: are the amendments a mere replica of the highly contested Finance Bill, 2024?

Staying ahead of governance trends: Key changes in the draft King V Code

South Africa’s influential King Codes on corporate governance continue to evolve, responding to changes in the business, regulatory and social landscape. The recently published draft King V Code introduces updates intended to improve clarity, usability and relevance in governance practices. Businesses of all sizes and sectors should understand these changes, given their importance in demonstrating sound governance, maintaining credibility and creating long-term value.