With ‘strike season’ in full swing in South Africa, it is important for employers to be able to act swiftly and effectively in dealing with trade unions and employees when a deadlock is reached during collective bargaining. To equip our clients in dealing with this complex area of law and practice, we have developed a toolkit called the ‘Strike Management Guidelines’.
Continue readingThe Law Reviews: The Shareholder Rights and Activism Review – South African Chapter
Ezra Davids and Ryan Kitcat contributed the South African chapter of The Shareholder Rights and Activism Review.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Private sector to play a leading role in the country’s low-carbon hydrogen economy
South Africa has been preparing to enter the hydrogen economy since 2007 when Cabinet approved the Hydrogen South Africa Strategy.
Continue readingSouth Africa: The JSE’s Annual Improvement Project
In 2021, the JSE had proposed amendments to the JSE Listings Requirements (Requirements) as part of its Annual Improvement Project. These amendments (other than some proposed amendments which were withdrawn) are coming into effect on 1 July 2022.
Continue readingSouth Africa: In response to the Ukrainian crisis, what is the social responsibility of business?
The private sector is feeling the ballooning pressure of weighing in and engaging on fraught political, social and moral issues. At a time when Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy (ESG) is very much in vogue, we are captivated by what companies are doing to assist the war effort and the stigma that attaches when a company falters.
Continue readingSouth Africa: JSE consultation paper to reform listings framework
As part of the JSE’s active focus on remaining relevant and competitive in order to retain and attract more listings and capital markets activity, the JSE has released a further consultation paper considering some proposals.
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