Legal obligations and commercial consequences for farmers impacted by a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Employment considerations in Kenyan merger control

When reviewing mergers, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) doesn’t just look at market dominance and consumer protection, it also pays close attention to employment considerations. Under section 46(2) of the Competition Act Cap. 504, the CAK, as the primary regulator, is mandated to assess whether a proposed merger is likely to have adverse effects onemployment. 

Understanding the social impact of corruption in South Africa

Incidents of corruption in South Africa, which include economic crimes such as fraud and money laundering, are well documented both in the media and other publications. Corruption can be understood as an “ economic crime ” due to its wide impact across South African society.

Event Recording | 2026 Budget Speech Overview

Balancing energy demands and environmental goals

Alecia Pienaar, Counsel in the Environmental Law sector, was recently featured in the Sunday Times Supplement, where she discussed 'Balancing energy demands and environmental goals.'

Year‑end bonuses: What employers need to know

As the year draws to a close, questions around year-end bonuses arise. In South Africa, the law does not prescribe a general legal obligation on employers to pay a bonus. As always, whether a bonus must be paid, how it is calculated and when it may be withheld, could depend on many factors, including the source of the right and, if discretionary, the manner in which such discretion is exercised.

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