Business Law Focus
Business Law Focus is a podcast series that explores key developments in business law and tax. Through interviews with legal experts and lawyers involved in major cases, it provides practical legal insights for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. The show focuses on cutting through complexity to highlight what legal changes mean for decision-makers.
Episodes
The price of power: Why electricity pricing is the next big test of SA’s energy reform
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Clara Hansen, Associate at Baker McKenzie South Africa, on South Africa’s Revised Electricity Pricing Policy and the next phase of electricity market reform.
Beneficial Ownership: The Compliance Blind Spot That Could Put Your Company at Risk
Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Ziyaad Moosa, an expert in business advisory and support at PKF, about the challenges businesses without sophisticated compliance departments face, particularly the risk of deregistration.
Mandatory beneficial ownership reporting is a good example of heightened compliance standards: it is no longer simply a Companies Act technicality, but part of t
Business rescue or last-ditch defence? When the process comes too late
In many cases, by the time business rescue is considered, the business can no longer be rescued. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Dr Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of Insolvency & Business Rescue at Werksmans, about the misuse of the process and practical steps to ensure it is used more appropriately as a mechanism for intervention rather than reaction.
Moving Your IP Offshore? Beware the Related-Party Trap
For South African technology businesses, entrepreneurs and companies looking to expand internationally, moving intellectual property (IP) into an offshore structure can seem an obvious next step. Software, platforms, patents, trade marks and other IP can become highly valuable assets, and housing them offshore may be attractive for international expansion, investment or broader corporate structuri
Copyright reform isn't over: What the Constitutional Court ruling really means
While many have welcomed the Constitutional Court's long-awaited judgment on the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB), South Africa's copyright reform journey is far from over.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to Chola Makgamathe, General Manager: Legal at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), about
Is regulatory red tape disincentivising investment in africa?
In a world where each regional competition regulator has distinct merger control triggers and thresholds, assessment frameworks, regulatory powers, policy prerogatives and stakeholders to appease, it may become a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth unless a solution is found.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Lesetja Morapi from Herbert Smith Freehills Kr
Landmark Constitutional Court judgment clarifies scope of South Africa’s general anti-avoidance rule
The 22 April 2026 judgment of the Constitutional Court in Absa Bank Limited and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service marks a significant development in South African tax law. For the first time, a higher court has provided authoritative guidance on the interpretation and application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in section 80A of the Income Tax Act.
In the late
The jagged frontier of AI and law
The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy by the minister of communications and digital technologies was an extraordinary and embarrassing saga. The very document meant to govern AI in South Africa had been compiled with the assistance of generative AI, and contained, on the minister’s own account, “various fictitious sources in its reference list”.
Expect an inclusive growth balancing act in budget 2026
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Charles de Wet, a Tax Executive at ENS. Charles has more than three decades of experience advising local and international clients across multiple industries.
Notably, he was part of the team at the South African Revenue Service that implemented VAT in 1991. As such, a key question in the interview is whether VAT could again be
AI ethics and the law: A wake-up call for South Africa’s legal profession
In the first edition of Business Law Focus for 2026, host Evan Pickworth interviews Johan Steyn, a human-centred AI advocate, thought leader, and founder of AIforBusiness.net. While there is plenty of bluster and bravado about AI, there is also genuine concern, especially for lawyers who use it as a shortcut rather than a support tool and do not verify outputs. There are also clear use cases that
Navigating Tariff Turbulence
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Avishkar Harriparsad, Partner, PKF Durban, about a new era of tariff turbulence, what businesses can expect, and how to navigate the choppy waters.
Getting paid to post? Here’s What SARS expects from influencers
On 5 September 2025, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) released a media statement reminding social media influencers of their obligation “to declare income earned from brand collaboration, sponsored content, and affiliate marketing, whether they have been paid in cash, products, or services.” In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Megan Landers, Senior Manag
South Africa’s VAT threshold: Why R1 million no longer adds up
When introduced in 2009, the R1 million VAT threshold was generous. But inflation has eroded its real value. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to tax expert from AJM, Leonard Willemse, about why the threshold should change and what the ideal level could be.
Employment equity targets - should business be worried?
Employment equity targets published by employment & labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth in April are facing a legal showdown in court.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews labour expert from Baker McKenzie, Johan Botes, on what the changes may mean for business once implemented, key timelines and arguments for and against the changes.
Restoring trust as global disorder reigns
Milton Cheng, the Global Chair of Baker McKenzie, joins host Evan Pickworth to discuss how geopolitical dynamics and resilience influence legal approaches in today’s interconnected world.
Is tax by stealth firmly on the Budget agenda?
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntebaleng Sekabate and Charles de Wet, Executives in ENS's tax practice, to unpack themes and trends to expect ahead of the Budget speech on February 19.
Could "spam” marketing be a thing of the past in 2025?
Many South Africans have experienced the frustration of receiving countless spam calls or unsolicited e-mails and text messages urging them to buy products or take up credit offers. To address these unwanted marketing intrusions, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published proposed amendments to the regulations under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 and calls for public commen
Big business faces a global minimum tax to even the playing field
In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics. They discuss key trends for big business on the transfer pricing front and unpack the recently introduced Global Minimum Tax Bill.
SARS takes aim at non-profits in effort to exit greylist
South Africa was added to the dreaded "grey list" in February 2023 for weaknesses in its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. While some notable progress has been made, especially in getting the private sector to update its reporting processes and being penalized if they do not, terrorist financing and money laundering remain lingering worries. One a
Mental health at work in the spotlight
This year’s theme for World Mental Health day is ‘Mental health at work’. In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth labour law expert at ENS, Lauren Salt. They discuss the obligations of employers to promote mental well-being and what needs to happen as the future of work evolves rapidly.
SA competition law after 25 years: But where to next?
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Jocelyn Katz, an Executive at ENS and Head in the Competition / Anti-Trust practice. They discuss a significant milestone in SA law – the 25th anniversary of the country’s competition law framework. They look at the highs, lows and what lies next, including the impact of new areas like AI.
Fashion can be taxing
Fashion can be a taxing business and in this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Carlyn Frittelli Davies and Mansoor Parker from ENS on the industry’s battle between profit, people and planet.
How IP law supports women empowerment
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Liézal Mostert from ENS’s Intellectual Property team. They discuss the role of IP in empowering women in business, as well as how to get more women involved in the fast-developing IP practice area.
What must still be done to live up to Nelson Mandela's human rights legacy
In this edition of Business Law Focus, on Mandela Day, host Evan Pickworth interviews Natasha Wagiet, Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio at Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town and Alexandra Township in Johannesburg.
They delve into the urgent need to protect and deliver access to justice in SA and globally as wars, poverty, and corruption continue to rage. Improving socio
Green shoots for SA’s junior miners
In this edition of Business Law Focus host, Evan Pickworth, interviews Mihlali Sitefane, founder of Sitef & Co. They discuss the future of junior mining against the backdrop of weak economic growth and regulatory complexity.
Sitefane explains that while junior miners in South Africa face challenges such as navigating complex regulatory frameworks, securing investment, and meeting ESG requirements
Nasty turn in corruption investigation at Fort Hare
While the University of Fort Hare buckles under the weight of corruption allegations and ongoing criminal investigations, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth looks into the recent arrests of two prominent attorneys working on uncovering fraud and corruption at the university.
The arrests came despite their trove of evidence, measuring in the terabytes and dating back to 2018, which they say l
Youth Day and access to justice: Where to next?
With SA’s youth unemployment rate not far off those in war zones, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Natasha Wagiet, a Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio, to find solutions. They discuss the pursuit of access to justice for all, matters involving socio-economic rights issues, as well as the foregrounding of the social aspect of ESG.
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SMMEs: How to navigate legal red tape while on the hunt for funding
In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Thabang Hleza, the Head of Investments at Masisizane, a non-profit funding entity that provides enterprise development to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Thabang provides valuable insights into the intricate balance between legal compliance and SMMEs' growth objectives.
‘Speak up’ culture serves notice on employers
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews a multijurisdictional panel of employment law experts from Baker McKenzie offices in five different jurisdictions around the world.
The panel of Mirjam de Blécourt (Partner and Head of Employment, Amsterdam), Monica Kurnatowska (Senior Employment Partner, London), Johan Botes (Partner and Head of Employment, Johannesburg), Fer
SA Mining Law in the Spotlight
Many mineral and upstream petroleum law developments have occurred in the past year, with the sector dealing with change on many fronts.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntsiki Adonisi, Executive and Head of ENS' Natural Resources and Environment practice and Otsile Matlou, ENSafrica's Chief Operating Officer, about the sector's future. We also dig into the im
The good, bad and ugly of Budget 2024
In this edition of Business Law Focus host, Evan Pickworth speaks to tax experts from ENSafrica, Charles De Wet and Ntebaleng Sekabate, about the good, bad and ugly of the upcoming national Budget, due on 21 February.
M&A, PE trends to watch in 2024
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews joint heads of ENSafrica Corporate and Commercial, Doron Joffe and Julius Oosthuizen, to uncover the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping M&A, private equity and general deal-making in South Africa and look forward to what is coming down the road in 2024.
Legal Practice Council ramps up fight against errant lawyers
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews the Provincial Director of the Eastern Cape Office of the Legal Practice Council, Alfred Honda, and LPC spokesperson, Kabelo Letebele.
They debate recent criticism that the Council is not acting fast enough against errant lawyers and look to the future of the regulation of the profession, notably the drive to enhance access to
Rising tax risks of a mobile workforce
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth is joined by Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics to discuss the tax risks faced by an increasingly mobile workforce.
Future of race in recruitment, promotion and restructuring
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Director at Fluxmans, Lisa-Anne Schäfer-King, on the future of “race” in recruitment, promotion and restructuring processes. A recent settlement agreement provided welcome clarity on the application of affirmative action where targets cannot be met on justifiable or reasonable grounds.
Why SA languishes among bottom 10 for mining attractiveness
Business Law & Tax host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntebaleng Sekabate and Andries Myburgh from ENSafrica ahead of this week’s Junior Mining Indaba taking place in Johannesburg.
Why a bot takeover of auditing is unlikely
Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews PKF SA CEO and managing partner of PKF Octagon, Waldek Wasowicz, on whether a “bot” is likely to be doing your company’s annual audit any time soon.
Rise of Climate Tech
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ridwaan Boda, Executive in the Corporate Commercial practice at ENSafrica on the rise in “climate tech” as a consequence of a greater need for reliable data and information as the world moves to a greener future. However, this comes with risks too, and companies need to carefully consider the environmental impact of all the tech
Rising tide of climate litigation
The goal for the energy sector in SA is to move to 42% non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, but this is unlikely to be a smooth ride. Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews senior associate in the dispute resolution department at ENSafrica, Beverley Oosthuizen, to discuss the most likely, increasingly likely and less likely forms of climate litigation as climate action intensifies.
How far does the ESG advice duty go?
With all the noise around ESG investing it can be difficult for customers and their advisors to distil what is relevant. In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Jessica Blumenthal and Talia Cullinan from ENSafrica on exactly how far a duty to take ESG factors into account when advising their clients needs to go.
African dealmakers make up for lost time
In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Angela Simpson, Lydia Shadrach-Razzino and Verushca Pillay, transactional lawyers in the Johannesburg office of global law firm Baker McKenzie.
They unpack the latest M&A, Private Equity and BEE trends in Africa, highlighting among others that South Africa may have been averaging about 25 delistings a year, but this may present
Whistleblowers and the law - blowing in the wind
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Tendai Jangara, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) about the ongoing plight of increasingly unloved whistleblowers. Among others, they discuss whether it was fair to ask André de Ruyter, after exiting Eskom in the wake of a poisoning scandal, to back up his further corruption allegations a
What could lie ahead for South Africa in the 2023 budget speech
South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivers his budget speech on 22 February and in this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Charles de Wet, tax executive at ENSafrica, about what may be in store for long-suffering taxpayers.
This comes as the devaluation of the rand and rising inflation rates, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continuing
Where to next for SA's mining sector?
With SA's crucial mining indaba taking place from 6-9 February, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntsiki Adonisi-Kgame and Mihlali Sitefane from ENSafrica on whether policy support is sufficient to spark change and drive investment.
Managing Power during COP27
With the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 27 grabbing global headlines, Business Law Focus Editor, Evan Pickworth, spoke to Mohamed Ghannam, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Cairo; Oludare Senbore, Partner at Aluko & Oyebode in Nigeria and Kieran Whyte, Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Industry Group at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg about the efforts ta
Greylisting – Too close to call
Should South Africa not meet the international standard and compliance rules on money laundering as set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), it could be added to the FATF “greylist” as early as April next year. This could hit investment and businesses, but more importantly will certainly knock SA’s global reputation and standing.
Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Steven Powe
SARS can search and seize your property without a warrant
Business Law Focus host, Evan Pickworth speaks to Francis Mayebe, Candidate Attorney and Virusha Subban, Partner and Head of Tax, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg about the power of SARS to search and seize your property without a warrant, and what the law says about this. We zone in on a case that highlighted this issue and what businesses and individuals should know about the power of the South Afri
Energy instability, weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty challenge miners
In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Andries Myburgh, Ntabaleng Sekabate and Mansoor Parker from ENSafrica just ahead of the mining indaba. They dig into key legal changes in the sector and where the gaps and opportunities lie.
Best ESG defence is a good offence
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to partners at Webber Wentzel, Sarah McKenzie and Maria Philippides about increasing public and regulatory scrutiny of the ESG claims being made by companies. Recent litigation is a salient lesson in risks posed by those who make misleading claims. There has been no direct or explicit greenwashing litigation in South Africa or ESG-r
Cross-border ESG due diligence rules in the spotlight
In the next edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Mansoor Parker, Executive in the tax practice at ENSafrica.
The spotlight is on the implementation of corporate due diligence and accountability of undertakings with business activities in the EU – and notably what this means for SA companies. The new Directive is likely to have far-reaching implications.
Offshore trusts and pension funds are all the rage, but they have consequences
Many South Africans are increasingly looking to move money into offshore pension funds and into offshore trusts. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to international tax expert Dr Albertus Marais, founder of AJM, on the risks and severe penalties of not reporting payments to offshore trusts and how SARS sees the offshore pension contribution as taxable.
Jury out on global minimum tax
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics on the potential impact of the moves towards a global minimum tax.
Since July 2021, 137 countries (accounting for more than 90% of the global economy) have signed a deal aimed at ensuring companies pay a global minimum tax rate of 15% and the Organization for Economic Co
Time for a data protection health check
Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Era Gunning and Ridwaan Boda, executives at ENSafrica, on why it is time for a data protection health check, especially by those corporates who have been complacent on compliance. With the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA’s) first anniversary having come and gone on 1 July, a question that many organisations are beginning to ask is: “H
Overcoming gender gaps in the legal profession
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickwoth interviews Lerisha (Lee) Naidu, who has been appointed as Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg as of 1 July this year. With transformation of the legal sector high on the agenda, they discuss how gender gaps can be overcome in the profession.
What's needed to get SA's mining exploration investment on track
In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews ENS executives Andries Myburgh and Ntebaleng Sekabate on the opportunities and threats relating to mining exploration and specifically the urgent need for improved incentives to enhance investment. They speak at the conclusion of the recent Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
New Code a timely slap in the face for bullies in the workplace
In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg on the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace.
They discuss the key features of the new Code and also chat about why the new Code could be a timely slap in the face
What would SA's ideal labour law regime look like?
With South Africa's unemployment rate hitting record levels of over 35%, labour law reform is seen as a key avenue to help stimulate jobs and investment. This will, however, require political will and keener insights on the economic impact of policies. Host Evan Pickworth interviews Fritz Malan and Jan Norval from ENSafrica on the need for and progress on labour law reform in South Africa.
African growth – the need to take responsibility
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Michael Foundethakis, recently appointed Chair of the Africa Steering Committee at global law firm Baker McKenzie. Michael has a glass-half-full outlook for Africa, based on recent deal-making activity and success. While this positive outlook does not ignore the need for responsibility and bankability, Baker's prediction is that
10 Budget speech predictions
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews tax executive from ENSafrica, Mmangaliso Nzimande, on what lies ahead in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s inaugural national budget speech on 23 February.
With the government set to walk a tightrope between reining in spending and generating revenue, all while a mountain of serviceable debt hangs like a sword of Damocles ove
Cricket South Africa breaks the silence on the Boucher disciplinary
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Cricket South Africa’s lead independent director, Steven Budlender SC. With the announcement of a disciplinary process against coach Mark Boucher leading to a veritable cacophony of commentary, Budlender SC explains the sound legal and governance rationale for the decision, including why Mr Boucher was not suspended. He also pro
The future of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination
With vaccine rates remaining low in Africa and SA, the question of mandatory vaccines is high on the agenda early in 2022. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth discusses the sticky question of enforcement, risk assessments and policy hurdles companies seeking a mandatory vaccine policy must overcome. He is joined by Johan Botes, Partner and Head of Employment & Compensation a
Worker Rights in the Gig Economy - More Questions Than Answers
In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Executive in the Employment Law practice at ENS Africa, Dion Masher, on redefining employment for the gig economy.
Keep the taxman in mind when liquidating
In terms of the Statistical Release on liquidations and insolvencies published by Statistics South Africa in July 2021, there has been a 21.5% increase in the number of liquidations in the first seven months of 2021 compared to the first seven months of 2020. This has not deterred SARS from collecting outstanding tax debts from defaulting taxpayers.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Eva
The tug of war over VAT refunds
Claiming and determining the veracity of VAT refunds is a perennial headache for both SARS and the taxpayer. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth, interviews tax manager at ENSafrica, Annelie Giles, on the extent of the problem and what can be done to fix it.
'Stablecoins' and the move to decentralised finance
Business Law Focus Editor Evan Pickworth speaks to Ashlin Perumall, Partner in the Corporate/MA Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg and fellow of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR).
The readiness (or lack thereof) for the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) in Africa, a rising tide of crypto fraud, the development of digital currencies in Af
Global corporate taxes and efforts by SARS to improve collection capabilities
In this edition of Business Law Focus editor Evan Pickworth interviews Peter Dachs, tax executive at ENSafrica, on the new regime for global corporate taxes and efforts by SARS to improve its own collection capabilities, especially against tax dodgers.
What are the implications of the recently enacted Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Act?
In this episode of the Business Law Focus podcast, Editor Evan Pickworth interviews Janet MacKenzie and Darryl Bernstein, experts from global law firm Baker McKenzie, on the implications of the recently enacted Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Act. The criminalisation of harmful data messages and the intersection between this Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act is explored. The intervi
What does the future hold for SA's labour market?
With businesses and the economy caught in a whirlwind of strikes, protests, lock-outs and retrenchments - on top of trying to recover from Covid-19 losses - Business Day Law & Tax Editor Evan Pickworth interviews Audrey Johnson from ENSafrica’s employment department on what the future holds from a labour perspective.
Shifting patterns in Africa’s infrastructure funding
Baker McKenzie’s latest report - New Dynamics: Shifting Patterns in Africa’s Infrastructure Funding - shows the state of the African infrastructure market, and how the major global players’ approach infrastructure lending on the continent is changing.
The report’s data shows that multilateral and bilateral lending into Africa has declined - with investment levels falling successively in 2019 and 2
The future of trade
In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, Editor Evan Pickworth interviews ENSafrica’s Executive: Africa Regulatory and Business Intelligence, Celia Becker on the future of trade in Africa.
This follows the coming into force of the long-awaited African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The AfCFTA creates the largest free-trade area in the world, but the jury is out on how quickly
Spotlight on political party funding
In this edition of Business Law Focus, Editor Evan Pickworth unpacks the broad ramifications of the Political Party Funding Act with leading expert, Dario Milo from Webber Wentzel.
The Act came into force on 1 April 2021 and contains several provisions compelling disclosure of contributions to political parties, but certain loopholes remain.
With the budget looming, what tax hikes can we expect
With the Budget looming large, Editor Evan Pickworth asks Tax Executive from ENSafrica, Kazi Mbangeleli, whether an increase in the corporate tax rate to 30%, or in the VAT rate, is on the cards.
Why a wealth tax may not be on the cards
In the next episode of Business Law Focus we delve into the potential for extensive tax increases in the upcoming Budget. Editor Evan Pickworth is joined by Director at AJM Tax, Dr Albertus Marais, to unpack what already over-burdened and over-stretched taxpayers can expect.
Dr Marais explains that close to 20% of budgeted expenditure will not be received as income, so this shortfall will need to
Seeking Mining Tax Certainty
Welcome to the next episode of Business Law Focus, which digs deeper into what can be expected in next month’s Budget. Editor Evan Pickworth interviews Head of tax in the Johannesburg office of ENSafrica, Andries Myburgh, to get key insights on potential corporate and mining tax changes.
According to Myburgh, two areas where certainty is needed on the corporate tax front, are clarity on the propo
How to battle gender-based violence via the Disaster Management Act
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an ongoing ill bedevilling society and it needs to be rooted out as a priority. To do this, collective action and a firm commitment from broad stakeholders across society, government and the private sector is needed.
In this Business Law Focus podcast, panelists Patrick Bracher, a Director at Norton Rose Fulbright, and Head of Risk and Sustainability at SPAR Group,
How the 'Internet Censorship' Act tramples constitutional rights
In this episode of Business Law Focus, Evan Pickworth asks Janet MacKenzie, a partner and head of the TMT industry group for the Johannesburg office of global law firm Baker McKenzie, why the changes are ripe for a constitutional challenge if passed in their current form.
We discuss the next steps and determine the consequences for commerce if vast swathes of user-generated content are caught up
Ubuntu in Commercial Contracts: Professor Michael Katz and panel provide much-needed clarity
In this first in a series of Business Day Law & Tax podcasts, editor of the publication and admitted attorney, Evan Pickworth is joined by Chairperson of ENSafrica, Professor Michael Katz, who gained wide recognition and plaudits for his excellent work as chair the Commission of Inquiry to Investigate the Taxation System of South Africa and is a leading authority on corporate law, M&A and tax.
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