Navigating the complexities of business acquisitions

Guardians of legacy: Corporate trustees and the new landscape of retirement benefit regulation

A corporate trustee is a corporate body whose work entails providing trustee services to pension schemes as well as institutions. As such, corporate trustees are responsible for the management and administration of pension schemes. Due to the significant role they play and the need to effectively regulate them, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning issued the Retirement Benefits (Corporate Trustees) Regulations, 2023.

The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2023

Overview of the (r)evolution of legislation governing the use of cannabis: Where to from here?

Cannabis has been a hot topic in the media and bold statements have been made by the Government regarding the economic potential that the cannabis sector can unlock in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has referred to the potential revenue that could be created in the sector on two separate occasions during his annual State of the Nation Address. It has also been highlighted that industrial hemp and cannabis will create a pathway to industrialisation by having a ripple effect through to various other sectors such as foreign investment, agriculture, employment and construction. Although the Government’s stated intention to relax and review policies that hinder the growth of the industry is appreciated, South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to competing with international cannabis industries developed within a regulatory framework.

The Future of Sustainability-Linked Bonds in South Africa

The South African market for sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) holds significant potential for the future. South Africa, grappling with complex environmental, social and governance challenges, finds itself at the precipice of a transformative financial instrument: sustainability-linked bonds.

Don’t kill my dream: I promise to comply with my tax obligations

“ Nothing is certain but death and taxes .” This infamous proverb confirms the obligation that we all have to pay tax – in some way or another. However, how many of us are actually aware of this obligation and how to go about discharging it?

Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace

Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made with artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier by enabling us to access information seemingly at the speed of light. Furthermore, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are on the other side of the world with a few strokes on akeyboard.