​​​Whistleblowing is widely regarded as a critical tool for promoting transparency and accountability in organisations. It allows individuals to report unethical behaviour or misconduct without fear of retaliation. However, false and malicious whistleblowing has emerged as a significant issue in South Africa, raising concerns over the misuse of this protective mechanism.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published Conduct Standard 2 of 2025 (the 2025 Standard), setting out reformed conditions for pension fund benefit administrators under section 13B(1) of the Pension Funds Act, 1956.

Esports is a rapidly growing industry in South Africa, with the sector expected to reach ZAR 3 billion in revenue by 2030 and a compounded annual growth rate of 29.5% between 2024 and 2030.

Rumours are rife that South Africa's iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit could be gearing up to host Formula 1 racing again. Kyalami hosted its first race in 1961 before it fell off the Formula 1 calendar in 1993, and Africa has not been a host to another race since then.

The proliferation of intelligent technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities for players within the consumer sector to harness the capabilities of new tools to enhance the customer experience...

The Protection of Personal Information Bill 2009 (POPI) aims to bring South Africa in line with international data protection laws.

The Protection of Personal Information Bill 2009 aims to bring South Africa in line with international data protection laws.

The Protection of Personal Information Bill 2009 (POPI) aims to bring South Africa in line with international data protection laws.

Aviva Corporation Ltd (ASX: AVA, BSE: AVIVA) ("Aviva" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received Kenyan Competition Authority ("KCA") approval for the sale of Aviva Mining Kenya Limited ("AMK") to African Barrick Gold plc ("ABG").

The Financial Sector Code on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (the FSC) was gazetted on 26 November 2012, in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act, 2003 (the BEE Act) and will constitute the basis upon which companies operating in the financial sector will be measured for BBBEE compliance and thus obtain BBBEE compliance ratings.

While continued labour unrest and strike action in the mining sector are being managed and addressed through labour legislation and the criminal justice system (when applicable) employers need to be mindful of relevant provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, No. 29 of 1996 (MHSA).

A recent Constitutional Court (ConCourt) judgment confirmed that the 48 hours' notice of an intention to strike as required by the Labour Relations Act No. 66 of 1995 as amended (LRA), may be tendered by a trade union on behalf of all potential strikers, including those employees who are not members of that trade union.

As discussed by Webber Wentzel's employment team, whistleblowing can be abused by those seeking to further their own ends or purposefully harm an individual or wider organisation.

In a recent ruling, the Labour Court has clarified the circumstances under which an application may be made to dismiss a case because of inordinate delay by the referring litigant

From 27 July 2012, parties will be able to serve documents or notices on each other via facsimile or electronic mail.

Webber Wentzel recently successfully appealed a matter in which the trial took a very active role in the trial.

On 22 October 2025, the South African Reserve Bank Financial Surveillance Department (SARB) issued Exchange Control Circular No 15/2025 (Excon Circular 15/2025) detailing amendments to section B.3...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it has become an integral part of modern life and business.

The global food industry has experienced significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and economic factors.

​​On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court handed down a unanimous ruling in Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others, confirming that South Africa's statutory four months and 10 days of parental leave may be shared between both parents.