Webber Wentzel
Linking the "S" in ESG to Employment Tax Incentives
27th July 2022 While companies need to focus on their environmental and governance principles to meet their ESG requirements, they should not ignore the integral... →
Are you a drone spy? – legal implications of the private operation of drones and the right to privacy
26th July 2022 Certain legal restrictions apply to drones, which are increasingly being deployed by hobbyists and commercial operators, and the penalties for... →
Key considerations for companies when removing a director from office
26th July 2022 Removing a director from office in an unfair or unlawful manner exposes companies to liability under the Labour Relations Act as well as the... →
A new approach to the regulation of residue stockpiles and deposits is on the cards
21st July 2022 Climate change has put a spotlight on various sectors to ensure that they comply with specific regulations governing pollution control. The mining... →
Retirement funds and salaries are not a refuge from the taxman
20th July 2022 SARS has the powers to appoint third parties to collect outstanding tax debts from a taxpayer’s retirement or salary payments Lump sums, monthly... →
Community Engagement: The Recipe for Success
20th July 2022 A recent judgment of the High Court may give mining companies some guidance on best practice during their necessary consultations with interested... →
The Green, The Bad and The Ugly: The Risks of Greenwashing
20th July 2022 Greenwashing is the act of misleading the public about an organisation's environmental or sustainability practices or deceiving the public about... →
The Department of Employment and Labour adopts a Call-to-Action programme to eliminate child labour in the agricultural sector
19th July 2022 Child labour in the agricultural sector threatens ESG compliance and exposes employers to possible fines or imprisonment in terms of the Basic... →
