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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations. Digital solutions are increasingly needed to continue some of the economic and social activities remotely.

The Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank (“FinSurv”) has published a draft regulatory framework for cross-border e-commerce retail transactions.

An experienced attorney at one of South Africa's Big Five law firms reflects on a pivotal conversation during her early career that shaped her perspective on balancing professional success with personal life. The discussion with her reporting director during her articles period left a lasting impression about navigating the demands of a legal career alongside family commitments.

The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector.

Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") considerations have assumed a central role within the global mining sector, and nowhere is the emphasis on credible ESG reporting...

As another Budget Speech looms, one can only hope that the Minister of Finance will provide positive news to encourage further investment in the oil and gas industry.

Countries with smaller scale economies that may not have access to the capital required to build their own power generation infrastructure have had to rely on imported energy...

On 5 June 2015 Treasury released the second draft of the regulations relating to OTC derivatives under the Financial Markets Act, 2012.

South Africa's proposed payment-system reforms signal a fundamental shift for third-party payment providers, moving from a sponsor-based model to direct regulatory oversight by the South African Reserve Bank.

South Africa's diverse economy, strategic role in Africa and political history create a unique business and regulatory environment.

On 17 June 2020, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in AB and Another v Pridwin Preparatory School and Others. The central question at issue in this case was whether...

Recent press coverage has highlighted the pressures and legal challenges that directors are likely to face in 2020

Intellectual property rights are becoming a central issue in many mergers and acquisitions, driven by the increased importance that intangible assets play in many modern businesses.

Asian companies are shifting from manufacturing to high-tech research and product development. As a consequence, Asian companies are now important innovators who generate valuable IP which can be commercially exploited.

The Board of Directors authorised the launch of a recruitment procedure for a new CEO, subsequent to the dismissal, with immediate effect, of the Deputy Director General (DGA) of OAPI, Mr Jean-Baptiste Noël Wago on 13 May 2022.

African companies are often very stringent when it comes to legal compliance (particularly in respect of joint ventures).

Wastage is the number one issue in service-based businesses, including law firms. Wastage is a result we see when there is a weak interaction between the system, process and people, and it hampers progress.