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Cession confessions: FAQ guide to cession in security

In South Africa, a cession in security serves as a cornerstone for securing transactions and protecting creditors. This article addresses common questions surrounding the perfection of various assets under a securitycession.  

Dying for a cash in: Life insurance claims amid criminal investigations

South Africa grapples with one of the highest crime rates in the world, driven by a multitude of factors. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is significantly outnumbered by offenders, and its efforts are hampered by a lack of resources and inadequate training. Unfortunately, this situation has become a norm rather than an anomaly for SouthAfricans. 

Implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund on track: Court of Appeal rules

The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) was established by the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (Act). This, alongside the Primary Health Care Act, 2023 and the Digital Health Act, 2023 (the acts), were established to promote the right to affordable healthcare under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Constitution). On 12 July 2024 the High Court declared some of the sections of the Act unconstitutional and gave Parliament 120 days to adhere to its orders, as discussed in our alert here .

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch: The Competition Commission’s inquiry into the poultry industry

On 6 February 2023, the Competition Commission (Commission) published its draft terms of reference for its inquiry into the poultry industry (ToR) established in terms of section 43B of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (Competition Act). The Commission has indicated that there are market features within the poultry industry that are likely to impede or distort competition. The features include structural indicators, the outcomes in the industry and certain conduct along the value chain. It stated that taking steps to address these market features through a market inquiry could benefit industry competitiveness and consumers through the improvement incompetition. 

Tax amnesty: A sham or simply misunderstood?

In an effort to improve tax revenue collection, the Government of Kenya has embarked on a ‘confess and your sins shall be forgiven’ campaign. In 2020, the previous Government put in place the Voluntary Tax Disclosure Programme, whereas the current Government has introduced a tax amnesty programme. In this article we will take a deep dive into both modes of amnesty, provides recommendations for future amnesty programmes and make the rallying call to taxpayers to quickly take advantage of the Tax Amnesty Programme before the 30 June 2024 deadline.

Mentorship and Sponsorship: How men can support women in tax careers