Webber Wentzel
A checklist for South African fintech companies preparing to take wing
28th March 2023 A growing number of South African fintech companies have developed market-ready products and are considering how to expand beyond the relatively... →
Foreign employers will be required to register with Sars
By: Creamer Media Reporter 24th March 2023 National Treasury proposed in the February 2023 Budget that it intends to align the obligations on South African and foreign employers, which... →
Collective misconduct and the burden of proof: lessons for employers
16th March 2023 The Labour Appeal Court has ruled against an employer's reliance on collective misconduct for shrinkage in an unfair dismissal case, reinforcing... →
Greylisting turns the spotlight on beneficial ownership of companies and financial institutions
16th March 2023 South Africa has put new laws in place to address the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) concerns, and those relating to beneficial ownership... →
New tax dispute resolution rules come into effect immediately
13th March 2023 New tax dispute resolution rules provide for, amongst others, 80 days to submit an objection and more independence of an ADR facilitator. On 10... →
Unpopular employee - lessons for employers
13th March 2023 In Zimbini Makuleni v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd and Others, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) determined whether an employer could dismiss an... →
The impact of greylisting on South Africa's hospitality and leisure sector
8th March 2023 South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being the primary beneficiary. In fact,... →
Gender empowerment in the workplace is more than a moral obligation
7th March 2023 The term "gender empowerment" was developed to describe the process of increasing the power and influence of women in society, while recognising... →
