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South Africa’s removal from the FATF grey list in October 2025 marked a significant turning point in the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime.
But with the action plan largely complete, the focus is now shifting.
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Lerato Lamola and Kirsten Wolmarans explore what comes next and how the regulatory conversation is evolving from building compliance frameworks to testing how those frameworks operate in practice.
The discussion unpacks:
• The transition from greylisting to delisting and what it signals for the financial system
• The shift from technical compliance to demonstrable effectiveness
• The emerging gap between policy and real-world decision-making
• Why enforcement outcomes remain slower than expected
• Where even sophisticated organisations are falling short in practice
• The move towards defensible decision-making and institutional resilience
As South Africa enters a new FATF evaluation cycle, the key question is no longer whether frameworks exist, but whether they consistently influence behaviour and withstand scrutiny.
For businesses, compliance is no longer just about systems and controls — it is about how decisions are made, documented, and justified in real time. YouTube
White collar crime in Africa is no longer a localised or purely compliance-driven issue. It is increasingly cross border, more complex, and more consequential for businesses operating across the continent.
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Lionel van Tonder, Garth Duncan and Brittany Leroni unpack how the landscape is evolving in practice — from the expansion of reporting obligations and enforcement trends to the realities of multi jurisdictional investigations, legal privilege, and whistleblower frameworks.
The discussion also explores a broader shift in approach. Compliance is no longer enough on its own. The focus is moving towards resilience — how organisations identify risk early, respond effectively, and navigate regulatory scrutiny with credibility.
This conversation coincides with the launch of our Guide to White Collar Crimes and Forensic Investigations in Key African Jurisdictions, developed with our relationship firms across the continent and grounded in real-world experience.
For businesses operating in Africa, the message is clear: white collar risk has become a strategic issue, and it needs to be managed accordingly. YouTube
Virtual asset regulation across Africa is entering a defining phase.
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Lerato Lamola and Anelisa Ndebele unpack how regulatory frameworks across Africa are evolving and what that means for businesses operating in the fintech and digital assets space.
Drawing on a comparative analysis of multiple jurisdictions, the discussion explores:
The shift from informal caution to structured regulatory frameworks
Licensing regimes across jurisdictions such as South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
The central role of AML/CFT obligations in shaping regulation
Key areas where regulation is still developing — including legal tender status and stablecoins
Emerging trends in cross-border regulation and exchange control
What the next phase of implementation will look like across the continent
As adoption continues to grow, African regulators are moving towards a more coordinated, risk-based and innovation-aware approach to oversight.
For businesses in the virtual assets space, the key message is clear: regulatory compliance is no longer something to prepare for in the future — it is already here. YouTube
Arbitration across Africa is evolving rapidly and is increasingly becoming the preferred mechanism for resolving complex cross-border disputes.
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Chandni Gopal and Erin Warmington discuss key trends shaping international arbitration across the continent, drawing on insights from their recent publication.
This episode covers:
The growing momentum of arbitration across African jurisdictions
The role of courts in supporting arbitration proceedings
Emerging opportunities, including ESG-related disputes and infrastructure projects
As arbitration frameworks strengthen and cross-border investment continues to grow, Africa is positioning itself as a credible and increasingly attractive arbitration landscape. YouTube
In this episode of The Legal Lens, we unpack a major shift in the enforcement of pension and retirement fund contribution obligations in South Africa. Following the withdrawal of a long standing exemption under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the introduction of proposed amendments in the Draft Employment Laws Amendment Bill, employers are entering a new enforcement era with heightened regulatory scrutiny.
The discussion explores how the two pot retirement system exposed widespread non compliance, why labour inspectors can now actively enforce pension fund contributions, and what a dual enforcement regime involving both the Department of Employment and Labour and the FSCA means for employers. The episode also examines the risk of personal liability for directors and officers, the implications of unannounced inspections, and the practical steps organisations should take now to mitigate risk.
This conversation is essential viewing for employers, board members, HR leaders and finance teams navigating retirement fund compliance, BCEA enforcement and evolving regulatory risk. YouTube
Retail and consumer businesses are among the most exposed sectors in the global economy today, sitting at the intersection of brand visibility, complex global supply chains, digital transformation and increasing regulatory pressure. In this episode of The Legal Lens, we explore how business and human rights in the retail and consumer sector have evolved far beyond a compliance exercise. In 2026, the focus is firmly on market access, operational resilience and board‑level accountability.
With Europe’s regulatory developments, including CS3D‑style legislation, reshaping global supply chains, this conversation looks at why these changes matter for businesses operating in or sourcing from Africa, even in the absence of equivalent local laws. Our experts unpack six key themes that retail and consumer businesses should be paying close attention to as global standards increasingly influence local operations. YouTube
In this episode, we explore the trends set to shape the Western Cape’s hospitality, leisure, and sports sectors in 2026 in this episode of The Legal Lens.
Host Bernadette Versfeld is joined by industry leaders from Cape Town Tourism, Wesgro, Accelerate Cape Town and Webber Wentzel to unpack how major events, destination strategy, infrastructure investment, regulatory shifts, and traveller behaviour will influence the region’s tourism landscape.
From demand drivers and visitor experience trends to cost pressures, sustainability expectations and emerging investment opportunities, this conversation offers practical insights for operators, investors, and anyone involved in the tourism value chain. YouTube
The Legal Lens – Episode 1 - Suspicious resignations and confidential information leaks: What employers need to know
In this episode of The Legal Lens, Webber Wentzel experts Dhevarsha Ramjettan (Employment Law) and Aaqilah Nagdee (Forensic services) break down what employers must do when a sudden resignation is followed by a confidential information leak.
We explore what counts as confidential information, how to legally access employee devices, the urgent forensic steps needed to preserve evidence, and whether disciplinary action is still possible after resignation. The episode also covers the legal remedies available once an employee has left and the most common mistakes businesses make in high risk data breaches.
This is essential guidance for HR teams, business leaders, and in house counsel looking to protect their organisations from information leaks and insider threats. YouTube
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A year ago, greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) cast a shadow over South Africa's financial landscape. This designation, which represents deficiencies in a country's regulatory regime in the fight against money laundering, proliferated financing and terrorist financing, has raised concerns about economic consequences and global competitiveness.
In this podcast, Gabi Richards-Smith, Lerato Lamola, Kirsten Wolmarans, and Rashaad Carrim delve into the complex journey of removing South Africa from greylisting.
This insightful discussion tackles the remaining hurdles and emphasises the collective effort needed for delisting. While challenges persist, cautious optimism prevails for a 2025 delisting and a more robust anti-money laundering system in South Africa.
Guests: Lerato Lamola – Associate Director, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory, Kirsten Wolmarans – partner, Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Rashaad Carrim – partner, Webber Wentzel Banking and Finance
Host: Gabi Richards-Smith – partner, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
Business and Human Rights (BHR) is on the rise in Africa, prompting companies to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. In this podcast, Pooja Dela and Paula-Ann Novotny explore insights and practical tips on navigating the BHR landscape in 2024.
They unpack key legal trends such as duties of care and evolving legislation, HRDD and legal frameworks, new challenges like virtual rape and disinformation, and corruption and corporate responsibility.
Guests: Pooja Dela – Partner Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Business and Human Rights, Paula-Ann Novotny – Senior Associate Webber Wentzel ESG and Business and Human Rights
The recent ruling in the Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour matter has set the stage for a transformative shift in parental leave entitlements. The case is a landmark judgment that challenges the conventional caregiver norms and will become the focal point for employers.
In this podcast, Mbali Nkosi is joined by Nkosinathi Thema, Kate Collier, Deon Visagie and Brett Abraham to provide perspectives on the implications of this ruling from their respective disciplines of Public Interest Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law and Employment Law.
The conversation explores behind-the-scenes insights from the team that represented the Van Wyks, the High Court's findings, potential legislative changes, and the steps employers can take in anticipation of this evolving landscape.
Guests: Kate Collier, partner Webber Wentzel Employment, Health and Safety, Deon Visagie, partner Webber Wentzel Employment and Employee Benefits, Brett Abraham, partner Webber Wentzel Employment and Employee Benefits, Mbali Nkosi, Senior Associate Webber Wentzel Employment, Health and Safety, and Nkosinathi Thema, Associate Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Public Interest Law
South Africa, a country of rich diversity and historic transformation, stands at a crossroads, with investment catalysing economic growth and prosperity. At the same time, the imperatives of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) and the pursuit of public interest are fundamental cornerstones in this evolving legal landscape. The balance between fostering transformation and enticing foreign investment is an intricate dance that requires skill, expertise, and foresight.
In this podcast, Candice Meyer and Clare-Alice Vertue delve into the captivating interplay between investment and socioeconomic development, a theme that strikes at the heart of South Africa's transformation journey.
The conversation highlights the delicate balance between promoting transformation and stimulating foreign investment, offering valuable insights for businesses, investors, and legal professionals navigating this intricate terrain. They provide a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing those committed to economic growth, transformation, and investment in South Africa.
Guests: Candice Meyer, partner Webber Wentzel Corporate and Clare-Alice Vertue, partner Webber Wentzel Competition, Trade and Investment (CTI)
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to perpetrate fraud, it could also be used, in addition to pre-existing data analytics to proactively detect fraud before it happens.
In this podcast, Aaqilah Nagdee and Christopher Williamson provide an overview on how AI can be used to help predict where gaps and loopholes are in an organisation. They also discuss the several steps that can be taken to ensure organisations use AI responsibly for fraud prevention.
Guests: Aaqilah Nagdee, senior associate Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Christopher Williamson, candidate attorney, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
To be able to detect and prevent fraud, organsations should invest in tools that will help them proactively analyse and monitor data. The global forensics market is moving towards using already-existing corporate data to incorporate transaction monitoring features that are specific to a company's activities and based on recognised red flags.
In this podcast, Aaqilah Nagdee and Christopher Williamson share insights on how organisations can proactively detect fraud by using existing business data.
Guests: Aaqilah Nagdee, senior associate Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Christopher Williamson, candidate attorney, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
Fraud committed in the public sector has a negative impact on the government and taxpayers. It is therefore important that the appropriate mechanisms are put in place to mitigate, detect, and prevent fraud.
In this podcast, Lionel van Tonder, Zelda Swanepoel and Christopher Williamson give examples of fraud perpetrated in the public sector. They also share insights on how remedies such as technology can be used to detect and prevent fraud.
Guests: Lionel van Tonder, director Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution, Zelda Swanepoel, partner, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory and Christopher Williamson, candidate attorney, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
Fraud is a common law offense, which if not mitigated against, threatens the sustainability of businesses in both the private and public sectors.
In this podcast, Lionel van Tonder, Zelda Swanepoel and Christopher Williamson define fraud, unpack the reasons fraud is committed, and discuss how fraudulent claims, particularly linked to insurance fraud are committed.
Guests: Lionel van Tonder, director Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution, Zelda Swanepoel, partner, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory and Christopher Williamson, candidate attorney, Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
As we highlight the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, we consider the tax deductibility of related expenses.
In this podcast, Cor Kraamwinkel, Candice Meyer and Margaret Vermaak highlight how ESG extends its impact from global sustainability goals to individual companies and individuals in South Africa.
They explore three areas where ESG considerations influence taxation: transparency and disclosure, ethical tax contributions, and the tax treatment of ESG expenditure. They also emphasise that there is no dedicated section in the Income Tax Act for ESG; instead, general principles and case-specific analysis apply to determine the deductibility of such expenses.
Guests: Cor Kraamwinkel, partner Webber Wentzel Tax, Candice Meyer, partner Webber Wentzel Corporate and Margaret Vermaak, senior associate Webber Wentzel Tax
The significance of the 'G' in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is fundamental to ensuring that businesses align with societal concerns and strive for long-term value creation while adhering to regulatory and legal frameworks.
In this podcast, Gabi Richards-Smith, Lenee Green, and Analisa Ndebele delve into the critical topic of Corporate Governance within the context of the TMT (Telecoms, Media, and Technology) sector and the broader financial institutions landscape.
They highlight how governance is a vital aspect of ESG and must be a primary consideration for financial institutions and companies operating in regulated sectors.
Guests: Gabi Richards-Smith, partner Webber Wentzel Financial Services, Lenee Green, partner Webber Wentzel Financial Services and Analisa Ndebele, associate Webber Wentzel Financial Services
Over the past few years, we've witnessed a significant upsurge in ransomware attacks, affecting individuals, businesses, and even critical infrastructure.
In this podcast, Wendy Tembedza and Karl Blom, dive into the alarming and rapidly evolving world of these cyber threats. Join us as we explore the latest trends on these malicious attacks and discuss ways to manage their consequences.
Guest: Wendy Tembedza, partner Webber Wentzel Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) and Karl Blom, partner Webber Wentzel Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT)
In this podcast, Khurshid Fazel, Webber Wentzel partner in the banking and finance team catches up with Arvana Singh, Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions (Nedbank CIB), Relebohile Malahleha, Executive Strategic Finance and Treasury (Barloworld) and Irshaad Wadvalla, ESG Officer (Equities Property Fund Limited), who share valuable perspectives informed by their experiences, on how sustainability linked financing is being used for impact and to achieve ESG goals.
Guests: Arvana Singh, Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions (Nedbank CIB), Relebohile Malahleha, Executive Strategic Finance and Treasury (Barloworld) and Irshaad Wadvalla, ESG Officer (Equities Property Fund Limited)
Host: Khurshid Fazel, partner Webber Wentzel Banking & Finance
In February 2023, South Africa was put on a 'greylist' by the FATF for falling short of certain international standards for the combating of money laundering and other serious financial crimes.
In this podcast, members of our Business Crime team and alliance partner Linklaters talk about what South Africa’s addition to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) greylist means for companies with businesses or investments in South Africa.
In particular, they cover:
- What it means to be greylisted by FATF.
- The actions South Africa needs to take, and is taking, to come off the list.
- What the greylisting might mean for investment into the region and the practical
implications for organisations with a presence there.
- How the greylisting compares to other countries that are working on similar
improvements to their AML regimes.
- The reporting obligations for organisations in South Africa
Guests: Priyesh Daya – partner, Webber Wentzel Business Crimes team and Dame Alison Saunders – partner Linklaters Investigations team, London
Host: Sterling Darling – Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Washington D.C.
Businesses are required to take ownership of, and commit to, respecting human rights in their organisations and throughout their entire value chain. They need to act on identifying, preventing, mitigating, and remediating negative human rights impacts that may result from their operations or their business relationships, by putting the necessary systems and controls in place. The main controls, as envisaged in United Nations' Guiding Principles on Human Rights (UNGPs), include human rights due diligence (or HRDD) and human rights impact assessments (or HRIA).
In this podcast, Pooja Dela and Paula-Ann Novotny unpack each of the stages of the Human Rights Due Diligence process.
Guests: Pooja Dela – partner Webber Wentzel ESG, Paula-Ann Novotny – Senior Associate Webber Wentzel ESG
Business and Human Rights (BHR) has become increasingly important due to the world's increased focus on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Human rights due diligence and human rights impact assessments are some of the key controls that guide corporate strategy and planning on BHR matters.
In this podcast, Pooja Dela and Paula-Ann Novotny discuss ESG management frameworks that envision the consideration of sustainability-related impacts, risks, and opportunities on the same level as corporate objectives.
Guests: Pooja Dela – partner Webber Wentzel ESG, Paula-Ann Novotny – Senior Associate Webber Wentzel ESG
South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness but steps are already being taken to satisfy the FATF that South Africa is committed to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
In this podcast, Lerato Lamola-Oguntoye, Kent Davis, and Rashaad Carrim unpack what greylisting means for South Africa and our clients. They also offer recommendations on what steps should be taken in response to recent legislative changes, and how the private and public sectors can work together to remove South Africa from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring as quickly as possible.
Guests: Lerato Lamola-Oguntoye - consultant Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory, Kent Davis - partner Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory and Rashaad Carrim - partner Webber Wentzel Banking and Finance
Host: Gabi Richards-Smith – partner Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory
Daryl Dingley, head of Webber Wentzel's Competition team, hosted the Honourable Judge Dennis Davis to discuss recent competition law developments in South Africa for the latest podcast in the Webber Wentzel Legal Insights series. Judge Davis is uniquely placed to speak to these developments as the former Judge President of the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) and given his involvement in drafting the Constitution and the Competition Act.
Over the past year, we have seen the spending patterns of South African consumers change, due to factors such as inflation and also COVID-19. Statistics also show that one in three South African consumers live beyond their means, where low and middle-income groups spend mostly on non-discretion items such as housing and accommodation.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Bernadette Versfeld, Candice Meyer, Pooja Dela, Ghassan Sader and Kirsty Kilner discuss the South African consumer sector trends in 2021 – focused on legal issues, they also unpack what to expect moving forward, and identify opportunities for the sector and our country as a whole.
Host: Bernadette Versfeld, Partner, Webber Wentzel
Executive Producer: Andrea Collocott
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) published its Annual Report for 2020/21, and whilst the OPFA recorded a reduction in the number of new complaints referred for that period, it noted that this may be due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst pension funds, administrators and employers have their own role to play in a pension fund, is there a role for them in lessening the number of complaints in pension funds?
In this podcast, Nicci van Vuuren and Muvhango Lukhaimane (the Pension Funds Adjudicator) explore the disparity which seems to exist between members and stakeholders when it comes to member dissatisfaction and complaints.
Guest: Muvhango Lukhaimane, Pension Funds Adjudicator Host: Nicci van Vuuren, Senior Associate, Webber Wentzel Executive Producer: Nicci van Vuuren
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is actively reviewing mergers and pursing several restrictive business practice investigations. In this podcast, Florence Abebe (Assistant Chief Legal Officer at the FCCPC), Ayodeji Oyetunde (Partner at Aluko & Oyebode) unpack recent competition compliance and trade law developments, and discuss the effect of these developments on firms doing business in Nigeria. Host: Shawn van der Meulen, Partner, Webber Wentzel Executive Producer: Elisha Bhugwandeen
Over the past few months, there have been some important merger control developments in Nigeria, including the recent amendment to the merger filing fees. In this podcast, Florence Abebe (Assistant Chief Legal Officer at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) and Ayodeji Oyetunde (Partner at Aluko & Oyebode) discuss the effect of these developments on firms doing business in Nigeria. Host: Mmadika Moloi, Partner, Webber Wentzel Executive Producer: Elisha Bhugwandeen
by Chandni Gopal, Dylan Cron, Prathik Mohanlall, Kirsten Wolmarans
Considering avenues of mitigating your company's risk exposure, is part and parcel of investing across borders. When dealing with a government entity in your business transaction, are you certain that the local courts will protect your company in cases where there are allegations of bribery by a public official?
Webber Wentzel lawyers Chandni Gopal, Dylan Cron, Prathik Mohanlall and Kirsten Wolmarans discuss corruption allegations that have arisen more frequently in international arbitration and evaluate how arbitrators deal with corruption allegations during arbitrations, and what happens when corruption creeps into the proceedings itself through corrupt witnesses and arbitrators.
Guest for this podcast series are: Chandni Gopal, senior associate and specialist in commercial dispute resolution, arbitration and judicial review. Dylan Cron, partner and specialist in corporate and commercial dispute resolution, including administrative, regulatory and constitutional law advice and litigation. Prathik Mohanlall partner and specialist in corporate and commercial dispute resolution and;
Host: Kirsten Wolmarans, partner and specialist in corporate and commercial litigation and arbitrations Produced by: Volume Executive Producer: Andrea Collocott
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has now been active for almost 10 years and has pioneered the development of regional competition law in Africa. In this podcast, Dr Willard Mwemba, the Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer of the CCC, and Burton Phillips from Webber Wentzel unpack the recent important developments involving the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC). This session will focus on restrictive business practices.
Guest for this podcast series are:
Burton Phillips, Partner, Webber Wentzel; and Dr Willard Mwemba, Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission.
Executive Producer: Elisha Bhugwandeen
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has now been active for almost 10 years and has pioneered the development of regional competition law in Africa. In this podcast, Dr Willard Mwemba, the Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer of the CCC, and Daryl Dingley from Webber Wentzel unpack the recent important developments relating to the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) and the effect of these developments for firms doing business in Africa. This session also focuses on the CCC's priority enforcement objectives and merger control.
Guest for this podcast series are:
Daryl Dingley, Head of the Competition Law Team, Webber Wentzel; and Dr Willard Mwemba, Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission.
Executive Producer: Elisha Bhugwandeen
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to increase intra-African trade and transform the economies on the African continent. With trade comes investment and the first question that investors should be asking when taking the plunge and committing to an investment in a foreign state is how that investment will be treated. In this podcast Webber Wentzel partners Sarah McKenzie, Vlad Movshovich and guests Tunde Fagbohunlu, head of the Litigation, Arbitration and ADR at Aluko & Oyebode and Roland Ziadé, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration at Linklaters, discuss the investment protection regime under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, what we can anticipate in the protocol that is currently being negotiated and the importance of this document for intra-African investments.
Our experts in this podcast are: Vlad Movshovich, dispute resolution specialist at Webber Wentzel Tunde Fagbohunlu, commercial litigation and arbitration specialist at Aluko Oyebode Roland Ziadé, global co-head of International Arbitration, Linklaters Paris
Host: Sarah McKenzie, dispute resolution specialist at Webber Wentzel
Executive Producer: Yael Shafrir
Podcast production: www.volume.africa
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. In part 6, the final podcast in this series, we explore privacy issues related to Covid-19 vaccines for employers. We are joined by Karl Blom, a privacy expert at Webber Wentzel to discuss these issues.
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. Employers, particularly those with large workforces and the relevant infrastructure and capabilities, may be thinking about whether it will be permissible to use the workplace as a site for vaccination? We chat to Kenneth Coster from our health & safety team, in part 5 of this podcast series.
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. In part 4 of this series, Mehnaaz Bux from our employment team joins us to have a follow-on discussion on the issues of employee discipline.
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. One of the key questions on the minds of employers is whether they can implement mandatory vaccination policies for employees. In part 3 of this series, Mbali Nkosi speaks to Mehnaaz Bux from our employment team and Kenneth Coster from our health & safety team.
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. Within the context of Covid-19 vaccines, health & safety obligations are a key consideration. To unpack and analyse these obligations, Mbali Nkosi speaks to Kenneth Coster, partner and health & safety specialist, in part 2 of this podcast series.
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace vaccination policies. Over this 6-part series, we will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data. In part 1 of this podcast series, Mbali Nkosi will discuss the law on vaccines in South Africa with Shane Johnson from our employment team. In keeping with our aim for this podcast, we are focusing only on the law.
As the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) becomes effective from 1 January 2021, our podcast panel explores what is required to bring about this enhanced regional cooperation, how the various member states can unlock the envisaged benefits and the important role that the Development Finance Institutions can plan within the broader ecosystem.
In 2019, the African Union agreed to create a free trade zone on the continent, the largest since the World Trade Organisation was formed. The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to reduce trade tariffs, create jobs, and generally enhance regional cooperation. AfCFTA aims to add USD3,4 million in wealth creation, a 50% increase in Intra Africa trade by 2030, and unite 1.3 billion people.
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic and international commercial arbitration matters and investment law disputes. We have acted for claimants and defendants (public and private sector parties) in many complex, high-value arbitrations, with a particular focus on Africa.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Priyesh and Sarah, along with their host, discuss the advent of virtual hearings in international arbitrations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the panel unpacks the extensive developments in virtual international arbitration hearings and Webber Wentzel's unique experiences and expertise in this area.
Guests for this podcast are arbitration experts: Priyesh Daya – Partner, Webber Wentzel; and Sarah McKenzie - Partner, Webber Wentzel. Host: Chandni Gopal, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa.
Given the current economic crisis as a consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic, as well as the state of the South African economy over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in debt and corporate restructurings by South African corporate entities. It's no surprise that this trend has continued throughout the last few months, and will most likely continue for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, given the complexity of the tax rules relating to debt and corporate restructurings, if these restructurings are not implemented correctly, this could result in additional taxes being payable as well. Obviously, this is not first prize for any entity that finds itself in this situation.
In this podcast, Brian Dennehy and Kyle Beilings process the complicated minefield of debt and corporate restructurings for businesses in distress. They cover the types of debt restructuring mechanisms that are available to companies, tax liabilities and more.
Our experts in this podcast are: Brian Dennehy, Head of Tax and Banking & Finance, Webber Wentzel; and Kyle Beilings Partner, Webber Wentzel
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa www.webberwentzel.com
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic and international commercial arbitration matters and investment law disputes. We have acted for claimants and defendants (public and private sector parties) in many complex, high-value arbitrations, with a particular focus on Africa.
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel partners, Erin Warmington, Vlad Movshovich and Sarah McKenzie, with special guest from Linklaters, Raquel Galvão Silva , consider what arbitration generally looks like in an African context, and discuss how and why South Africa is becoming a leading arbitration jurisdiction on the continent.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Covid-19 has changed organisations fundamentally, including their leadership and governance. Businesses with strong boards which have listened to and communicated empathetically with stakeholders and those that have adopted a stakeholder inclusive approach may better fare in this crisis in the long run.
In this podcast, corporate governance experts from Webber Wentzel and Linklaters unpack the key issues related to corporate governance during Covid-19, covering local and international trends and experiences.
Guest for this podcast are: Christo Els - Senior Partner, Webber Wentzel Tom Shropshire - the Global Head of Linklaters' U.S. practice and corporate partner based in London and New York Madelein Burger - a partner in Webber Wentzel’s corporate and M&A team, based in Johannesburg
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Host: Giles White, senior advisor for the Africa Group at Webber Wentzel Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Host: Johan Olivier Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts. Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Host: Johan Olivier Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts. Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to understand. Webber Wentzel and IBN Immigration Solutions have partnered together to help provide some clarity on some of the key issues which arise. The podcast is broken into three parts - the first session looks at whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. In the second session, we unpack common questions around work visas and employment contracts. In our third and final discussion, we look at restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Experts featured in this podcast include: Andreas Krensel - the managing owner of IBN Immigration Solutions (a company that provides specialist immigration services for SA and several other countries); Joon Chong - a partner at Webber Wentzel and tax specialist and Kirsten Eisner, also a partner at Webber Wentzel and an employment law specialist.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Host: Johan Olivier Podcast Production Company: www.volume.africa
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts. Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts. Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa.
Cybercrime is always a threat for businesses and governments. But the threat escalated during the Covid-19 lockdown, when working from home became the “new normal". Cybercrime is potentially very costly for businesses: the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack cost an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars for businesses around the world, including in South Africa. In this podcast several Webber Wentzel experts discuss several issues relevant to business in managing the risks associated with cybercrime, including necessary security measures, privacy and POPI, insurance and the legal consequences of a breach of data.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Warren Hero (information technology), Karl Blom (regulatory), Dario Milo (crisis & reputation management), Kim Rew (insurance), Caroline Theodosiou (insurance) and Priyesh Daya (dispute resolution).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens Host: Lisa Swaine This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors. Today's episode is part two of a two-part episode that focuses on the retail sector and gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts looking at some key issues for the sector – trying to unpack both the issues and the opportunities, now and looking forward.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Maria Philippides (insurance), Bernadette Versfeld (intellectual property), Nirvasha Singh (tax - TERS benefit), Mbali Nkosi (health and safety), Dhevarsha Ramjettan (employment) and Shirleen Ritchie (tax - deductions).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Host: Toby Shapshak. This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors. Today's episode is part one of a two-part episode that focuses on the retail sector and gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts looking at some key issues for the sector – trying to unpack both the issues and the opportunities, now and looking forward.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts featured in this episode: Michael Evans (regulatory), Pooja Dela (crisis and reputation management), Robert Wilson (competition - excessive pricing) and Mark McIntosh (real estate - force majeure).
Executive Producer: Paula Youens.
Host: Toby Shapshak.
This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
This is Webber Wentzel Legal Insights with your host, Dario Milo.
This is episode 5 of our series on Media Law and we are looking at a very important recent defamation case where two veteran journalists, represented by Webber Wentzel, successfully sued the Economic Freedom Party for being called Stratcom agents. Dario's guests are the two applicants in that case - celebrated journalist, author and Economics Editor at SABC NEWS Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki, and the Caxton Professor of Journalism at Wits University Anton Harber. Anton is the founder and former Editor of the Mail & Guardian and the former Editor-in-Chief of eNCA. Anton and Thandeka go back 30 years to explain the background to this fascinating defamation case and then discuss the judgment itself. It is a deep dive behind the scenes of a stunning legal case.
Host: Dario Milo Executive Producer: Paula Youens This podcast is produced by Volume.
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors. This episode recorded last week gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts who seek to unpack issues related to tracking and tracing; workplace well-being and employees; technology opportunity; fake news; the ability to resolve disputes through the courts as well as e-payment systems and government endeavors to build these platforms and finally issues related to tax.
Webber Wentzel’s legal experts from this episode: Nozipho Mngomezulu, Dario Milo, Leanne Mostert, Dawid De Villiers, Cor Kraamwinkel, and Shane Johnson.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Host: Toby Shapshak. This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
This is Webber Wentzel Legal Insights’ series on Media Law hosted by Dario Milo.
In this episode we are going to be looking at Media Ethics - issues such as self-regulation, rights of reply, verification, privacy and public interest and ethical regulation of online speech.
Dario's guests are Press Ombudsman Pippa Green and Associate Professor of Journalism at Wits, Dr Glenda Daniels.
Green holds an MSc in journalism from New York’s Columbia University and has held many senior editorial positions in both print and broadcast media as well as being a member of the SABC board between 2010 and 2013.
Daniels joined the Department of Media Studies at the University of The Witwatersrand in 2015.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Host: Dario Milo. This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
This is Webber Wentzel Legal Insights with your host Dario Milo. In this episode we continue our series on Media Law by looking at Surveillance. This is the third episode in the series of 5.
Surveillance by the government and others of journalists has become a major concern around the world, and increasingly in South Africa. amaBhungane's challenge to aspects of the surveillance laws - seeking to compel greater checks and balances - is pending before the Constitutional Court. Unjustified surveillance undermines our privacy rights, and also impacts on freedom of expression and media freedom.
Dario's guests are Sam Sole and Jane Duncan. Sam, award-winning investigative journalist and amaBhungane co-managing partner, fortuitously discovered he was under surveillance and with his colleagues at amaBhunagne decided to challenge the law. Professor Jane Duncan is in the Department of Journalism, Film and Television, at the University of Johannesburg and is the author of the book “Stopping the Spies: Constructing and resisting the surveillance state in South Africa”.
Welcome to Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. With over 150 years of experience and deep industry knowledge, Webber Wentzel is the leading full-service law firm on the African continent.
In this series, your host Dario Milo unpacks media law in an exciting and informative way. In this episode he explores the problem of disinformation (false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive). Although this episode is not focused on Covid-19, and was recorded before the "false news" crime now enacted in the Lockdown Regulations – the topic is particularly timely given the extent of disinformation that we have seen related to the pandemic.
Dario is joined on this episode by William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, an organisation that monitors the media and implements successful media strategies for change. Together they will tackle topics such as using defamation law to address disinformation, Media Monitoring Group's Real 411 initiative to address digital disinformation, and whether there should be tighter legal regulation of disinformation.
The second series on the Webber Wentzel Legal Insights channel hosted by media law expert Dario Milo. Dario, in this series, unpacks several issues related to 'open justice' – the common law principle that court and other similar proceedings are open to the public. Over time, court proceedings are now routinely broadcast and streamed live, such as in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.
Dario is joined on the show by: Adv Andrea Johnson of the National Prosecuting Authority - she was the co-prosecutor on the well-known Oscar Pistorius trial and part of the team who successfully convicted former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi of corruption in 2010. He is also joined by Franny Rabkin, Associate editor of the Mail & Guardian and one of the leading legal journalists in South Africa.
Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Host: Dario Milo. This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.
Webber Wentzel has recently launched Webber Wentzel Legal Insights. The first series on the channel relates to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on various sectors, starting with mining – a priority sector to the South African economy. This series recorded last week gathers insights from several Webber Wentzel experts who seek to unpack issues related to regulations, workforce issues, contracts, disputes and tax. The discussion relates to what has happened (and how to manage the issues that emerge), but is also forward looking – taking a glance into what lies ahead after the lockdown ends. Webber Wentzel’s legal experts from this episode: Lizle Louw, Nirvasha Singh, Garyn Rapson, Kate Collier, Merlita Kennedy and Rita Spalding. Executive Producer: Paula Youens. Host: Toby Shapshak. This podcast is produced for Webber Wentzel by Volume.