Blog Articles
Cholera outbreak in South Africa – what you need to know
The last documented cholera outbreak in South Africa was in 2008, when 12 000 cases were reported and 65 lives were lost. Now, 15 years later, South Africans are facing the start of another outbreak.
Mergers and Acquisitions: navigating B-BBEE Codes for Transformational Success
Mergers and acquisitions play a significant role in shaping South Africa's business landscape. As companies pursue growth and expansion through these transactions, it is crucial to consider the implications of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes.
Health and Safety in the Workplace – what is the benefit of OHS Consultants?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) requires employers to appoint safety representatives (SHE Reps) for workplaces with more than twenty employees.
Employer guidelines regarding false or fraudulent employee qualifications
When a company starts hiring personnel, the interviews form an important part of the process and the decision to appoint an applicant in most instances depends on the applicant’s qualifications. In this commentary we discuss a few important questions and highlight the latest case law on the matter of submission of false or fraudulent qualifications.
Thousands spent and still not reaching your desired B-BBEE level: how important is transformation monitoring?
Without transformation monitoring you could be left with either an Affidavit that expires without the B-BBEE implementation required for a scorecard verification; or thousands of rands spent but an unsatisfactory B-BBEE level.
How does the amendment to the Trust Property Control Act impact beneficial ownership and B-BBEE trusts?
In South Africa, the administration and management of trusts fall under the Trust Property Control Act . In recent months, concerns have been raised as to the proposed changes to the TPCA, specifically with regard to the potential impact on beneficial ownership and B-BBEE trusts.