INSIGHTS 🇿🇦 | The turmoil that #ESG is experiencing in the US has South African investors understandably concerned. In this @BDliveSA article, @davidgeral, says they shouldn't because there are significant differences between the two countries. More here: https://t.co/I995LTgUUK
AWARDS 🇹🇿| Join us in congratulating Wilbert Kapinga on his inclusion in Business Today's Top 10 Influential General #BusinessLaw Lawyers in Tanzania 2023 list - which honours trailblazers in business law in the country. Congratulations Wilbert! More here: https://t.co/J0eRPxKYLx
CAREERS | Are you looking to join a history rich premier African #lawfirm, often involved in ground-breaking matters globally and across the continent, that recognises the value of its people? Good news, We are #hiring! (1/2)
2 years ago I applied and paid for an unabridged marriage certificate at Worcester @HomeAffairsSA. Was told it would take 6 weeks.
After numerous trips to their officers and countless hours in queues, no feedback. No way to contact anyone. Not a single phone number or email address in the entire country works.
Beside the specific constitutional objections to the NHI Bill, there is a concern that goes deeper. It's a legal matter but gets closer to the political realm, so legal commentators fear going there. The eminent Constitutional Court Judge, Albie Sachs s…https://t.co/imBzI8JQqf
What about constitutionality? Parliament's own Legal Services office raised concerns about several matters, including the eventual abolition of medical schemes (the "section 33" debate) ; the empowerment of the Health Minister to reallocate national and p…https://t.co/0sTSiEOC7i
Bowmans (Law Firm) The current version of the NHI Bill was presented to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on 20 June. It is scheduled to be with the NCOP for 6 weeks, during which time the NCOP will engage with provincial governments, hold public…https://t.co/sB5FMqCUKa
SHORTLIST🌍| @lawdotcomINTL's #AfricanLegalAwards2023 shortlist is out. We're delighted to be shortlisted in 15 categories. These include top regional honours: African Law Firm of the Year – East Africa (Large Firm) and African Law Firm of the Year – Southern Africa (Large Firm).
This is a really promising initiative which should position SA pension funds to be responsible investment game-changers for Africa. I'm privileged to be part of the IFC - International Finance Corporation /Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Afr…https://t.co/JkkzBLQ7Zr
INSIGHTS | It also includes a snapshot of class action regimes in key jurisdictions. Read the guide - by Adam Anderson, Brian Kalule, Clement Mkiva, Dave Boolauky, Jonathan Barnes, Jonathan Sahli, Lusanda Raphulu, Mabvuto Sakala and Wilbert Kapinga - here: https://t.co/aRBiWfv8nv
INSIGHTS | Our #ClassAction litigation guide summarises the developments in the law and procedural requirements applicable to class action #litigation in South Africa.
WATCH🇿🇦| In the 3rd episode of this 4-part series unpacking crypto, @alechogg, @josh_janks and Marius Reitz discuss the current state of #digitalcurrency regulation. They also provide context to @fscasouthafrica's declaration of #cryptoassets are a financial product. Watch here⬇️
WATCH 🇿🇦| Banking & Financial Services Regulatory partner, Bright Tibane, joined Carin Bowman and Alec Hogg for a discussion on how to go about acquiring your 1st #digitalcurrency. This is the 2nd episode of a 4-part series on #cryptocurrencies. Watch the full discussion here⬇️
WATCH 🇿🇦| Our co-head of Corporate, Ashleigh Hale, @alechogg of @BizNewsCOM and country head of Luno, Christo De Wilt, demystify the complicated world of #cryptocurrencies in the 1st episode of a 4-part series. Watch the complete conversation here⬇️
Alec Hogg is joined by country head of @LunoGlobal, Christo de Wit, and Ashleigh Hale, co-head of Corporate at @Bowmans_Law in the first episode of this four-part series which demystifies the complicated world of crypto currencies.
Watch Part 1 here: https://t.co/lCHXbfgxSI