Podcasts about Webber Wentzel

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on oil price targets as they dive back into Sasol. Invicta CEO Steven Joffe breaks down the latest results. Lerato Lamola from Webber Wentzel unpacks Buy Now Pay Later – is the lack of regulation setting us up for Buy Now, Panic Later?

Lerato Lamola from Webber Wentzel unpacks the retail practice.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Livia Dyer, who is a partner at Webber Wentzel to better understand B-BBEE exemptions like equity equivalence and how they are legislated. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening we dive into market movements with Sasfin Wealth, we discuss the new proposed Mineral Resources Development Bill with Webber Wentzel, the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters discusses food security in light of the banning of chicken imports from Brazil, we speak to Tiger Brands about its recent results, Strauss & Co tells us about a recent sale breaking the world auction record, and we get to know Marco Sutter, MD of Bühler Southern Africa. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have vowed to pursue legal action against Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi over his policy directive aimed at relaxing company transformation and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements to enable Starlink's operations in South Africa. Malatsi faced the Communications and Digital Technologies Portfolio Committee to address concerns surrounding two draft policy directives released last week. The EFF has slammed the proposal as unconstitutional, raising questions about its legal implications. To explore the legal ramifications Elvis Presslin spoke to Livia Dyer, Partner at Webber Wentzel

John Maytham is joined by public law attorney Michael Evans to unpack his five point plan for rescuing South Africa’s struggling municipalities. With only 13 percent of municipalities achieving clean audits in 2024 and over R107 billion owed to Eskom and water boards, Evans outlines practical structural reforms including cutting the number of municipalities, banning cadre deployment, and changing coalition governance rules to restore service delivery and local accountability ahead of the 2026 elections. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey converses with Micaela Pather, Senior Associate from Webber Wentzel, the western high cape court ruled that Road Accident Fund's (RAF's) liability to compensate accident victims for past medical expenses already covered by their medical aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by investigative journalist Sam Sole from amaBhungane to unpack his explosive analysis of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) escalating legal war with Ibex, formerly Steinhoff. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawid de Villiers, vennoot van Webber Wentzel, gesels oor die nuwe raamwerk en moontlike implikasies. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Stephen Grootes speaks to Gareth Driver, senior partner at Webber Wentzel about law firms, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, and Werksmans, joining Norton Rose Fulbright's challenge against the new BEE policy for the legal sector. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opening salvo was fired today in what promises to be a long and destructive Trade War between Donald Trump's USA and the rest of the world. South African motor vehicles are subjected to a 25% across the board tariff, while agricultural and most other products sold into the US will from today attract 30% customs duty. Matthew Pool who is legal firm Webber Wentzel's partner for international trade explains that with few exceptions, this is very bad news for South African exporters and unlikely to be reversed anytime soon. He provides context in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

Hot Topic Topic: How the agricultural sector can overcome the impact of potential AGOA exit Guest: Meluleki Nzimande Partner- at Webber Wentzel

Aubrey speaks to Nkosinathi Thema, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel, about the concerns and legal threats that the Expropriation Bill has raised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey speaks to Martin Versfeld, Partner at Webber Wentzel, about the forgotten influence in the mining industry: The procurement mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Martin Versfeld, a partner at Webber Wentzel, specialising in health care regulation and in competition law & Craig Comrie, Chairperson at The Health Funders Association (HFA) and Principal Officer at Profmed, about the ongoing low-cost medical aid dispute that's headed to court, sparked by allegations of a 'political agenda' surrounding the National Health Insurance (NHI) initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal Experts say the Mining industry can play a key role in addressing the scourge of gender-based violence. A new guideline published by the South African Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate aims to combat gender-based violence and femicide in the mining industry. The guideline, which came into effect last November requires mines to implement a code of practice to address GBVF risks and collaborate with state and non-governmental organizations. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbali Nkosi, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel

EXPERT Topic: Mining Indaba: How improving mining infrastructure can boost economic growth Guest: Nomsa Mbere -Partner at Webber Wentzel

Rumours are rife that South Africa's iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit could be gearing up to host Formula 1 racing again. (Kyalami hosted its first race in 1961 before it fell off the Formula 1 calendar in 1993, and Africa has not been a host to another race since then. South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, met with Formula 1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, as well as FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September 2024. In late October, McKenzie took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that "F1 is coming home soon". Bringing the beloved sport back to African soil would be no small feat. The event would require considerable effort and co-ordination. So, what will be required to reach FIA Grade 1 accreditation? Lize Mari Doubell, Associate at Webber Wentzel weighs in now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey speaks to Prineil Padayachy, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel, about why IP protection is crucial within the esports industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a decades-old case, the family of anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka, alongside the Foundation for Human Rights and the law firm Webber Wentzel, have hailed recent progress as a long-overdue move toward justice for Nyoka's brutal murder. This comes after Johan Marais, a former police officer, admitted to the 1987 killing of Nyoka, pleading guilty in the Pretoria High Court. Marais' conviction has now been secured, with his sentencing scheduled for January 27, 2025. Meanwhile, his three co-accused are set to face trial starting November 18, 2024, in the Gauteng High Court in Benoni, with the proceedings expected to wrap up by early December. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mosa Leteane, from Unfinished Business of the TRC, a program within the Foundation for Human Rights

Sayo Akinbohun van Webber Wentzel verduidelik wat dit behels. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

John Maytham is joined by Michael Evans, a consultant at Webber Wentzel, to examine the implications of the court ruling that blocks SARS from installing CCTV in cigarette factories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Abraham, Partner at Webber Wentzel explains how employers and employees should approach the phasing out of hybrid work policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Topic: Topic:Sars intensifies focus on Crypto traders Guest: Cor Kraamwinkel -Partner at Webber Wentzel.

Catch the recording of our recent discussion on the latest 12B investment in the market—Decentral Green Energy 12B. If you're in the 45% tax bracket, this opportunity could be particularly beneficial, as Decentral can save 100% tax on contributed capital. This translates to R100 returned via tax savings for every R100 invested, supported by the National Treasury's tax incentive and a tax opinion from Webber Wentzel. Don't miss this chance to learn how to optimise your investments and maximise your tax benefits. For more information, visit: Pangeawealth and Decentral Energy

Madelein​​​​ van der Walt, vennoot van Webber & Wentzel gesels oor wysigings aan die Maatskappywet. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

The case against the four men accused of killing four anti-apartheid activists 37 years ago has been remanded in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court for a substantive application for postponement. The Foundation for Human Rights and Webber Wentzel say that they welcome the arrest and subsequent indictment of the fourth accused, Pieter Stander, in connection with the murder of anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka. Stander was allegedly apprehended at O.R. Tambo International Airport earlier this month,  but was subsequently released on warning.  Stander will stand trial alongside Johan Marais, Leon Louis Van Den Berg, and Abram Hercules Engelbrecht. The accused face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and defeating the ends of justice. The trial in the matter is scheduled to commence in the Gauteng High Court, sitting at the Benoni Magistrates' Court, today and the case is expected to run until 3 May 2024. SABC News reporter, Prabashni Moodley has more.

Guest: Tim Ball | Intellectual property Lawyer at Webber Wentzel  Tim Ball is an Intellectual property lawyer at Webber Wentzel, he joins Africa Melane on the Early Breakfast show to discuss the legalities around the Legacy Projects ceding the trademark of MK to the TradeMark of the ANC – Join us to find out more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Kenan Petersen, Associate at Webber Wentzel and Sara Gon, Free Speech Union-SA Director.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah is an advocate of the High Court of South Africa, holding chambers at Thulamela in Sandton. She specialises in general commercial and constitutional law She is the co-founder of Tumbo Scott, a new age full service corporate and legal consultancy operating from the heart of Sandton. She qualified as an attorney and worked as a corporate associate at Webber Wentzel, one of South Africa's top 5 law firms, where she worked on some of the biggest corporate and commercial transactions in the country. Deborah thereafter worked as a senior law clerk to Justice Sisi Khampepe of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, during which time she researched for and advised the judge on some the most complex cases in the country. Following this, Deborah worked at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a dispute resolution attorney for different corporate and government entities in South Africa. Deborah has a wealth of legal knowledge and experience. Prior to joining the bar, and together with her co-founder, Dr Tshepiso Scott (LLD), built Tumbo Scott into a notable boutique law firm that, in just over 5 years, serviced various clients in the regional, and local corporate and commercial space, including international and listed companies. At the beginning of 2019, Deborah also lent her legal expertise to the fight against corruption in South Africa, representing a well-known non-governmental organisation. In this role, she was instrumental in spearheading various ground-breaking legal matters – including litigation against former members of state-owned entities implicated in allegations of malfeasance and corruption using the Companies Act, and successfully reviewing the findings of the Arms Procurement Commission, securing a landmark and historic victory against the presidency of the Republic of South Africa. Deborah has also held the position of the special secretariat to the African Union, and in this capacity, she led the preparation of the draft African Union's Common African Position on Asset Recovery (the “CAPAR”) working closely with African Union ambassadors and international dignitaries while consulting for the Coalition for African Dialogue (CoDA). The drafting of the CAPAR was a huge success and has been accepted as African Union policy by a resolution of the African Union Heads of State (Assembly/AU/Dec.774(XXXIII)). She also serves as the youngest board member on many boards, including the likes of ABSA Home Loans (101)(RF), A multi-national listed ETF company, NewGold Limited, the Merril Lynch South Africa Charitable Trust and, more recently, has been appointed as a trustee on ABSA Bank's Corporate Social Investment Trust. Deborah holds an LLB and an LLM (cum laude) in public international law, with a focus on business and human rights, from the University of Johannesburg. She also acquired a certificate from the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership institute for the course on the African Political Economy, which is aimed at inspiring leaders to understand the economic challenges confronting Africa with a view of bringing about positive change on the continent. Deborah has been recognised as one of the top 200 young South Africans in the legal field for 2018 by the Mail & Guardian, and in June 2019 she received a special recognition award from Premier David Makhura at the Gauteng City Region Premier's Youth Excellence and Service Awards for her efforts in justice and law. She has also been recognised by the international community as a nominee for the Mary Chirwa Awards for Courageous leadership and was honoured at the awards ceremony held at the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands in September 2019, and in June 2021 she was featured in Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 as a young innovative entrepreneur to watch in the legal field. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

Pippa speaks to Marco Zampoli who is an associate Professor of Paediatric Pulmonology at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, and Tim Ball, a partner at legal firm Webber Wentzel.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Laila Coffey and Marianne Hill speak to Warren Hero, the CIO and CDO of Webber Wentzel, a leading law firm on the African continent. Hero recounts how he created the first digital law firm in Africa and shares the benefits to clients that the digitization of legal work can bring, what leadership capabilities he believes were most useful in this process, and how has adapted his leadership style for success. He also discusses technology in the legal sector more broadly, sharing how he keeps up with emerging technologies, what impact he believes AI specifically will have on the sector, and how the blurring lines between the physical and digital have changed Webber Wentzel's hiring and retention strategy. Finally, he shares his advice for other IT leaders already in the legal sector or those considering a move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Webber Wentzel partner, Jonathan Veeran believes South Africa's Upstream Petroleum Development Bill is problematic and it's taking too long to develop. Business Day TV discussed this in detail with Veeran

Nozipho Mngomezulu is an attorney with 19 years' experience practicing in the ICT sector. Before joining Telkom SA SOC Limited in November 2022 as the Group Executive: Legal and Regulatory, Nozipho was a partner at Webber Wentzel. Nozipho specialises in advising on all aspects of telecommunications, media, broadcasting and technology law. In particular, Nozipho has in-depth experience advising on all matters relating to the commercial and regulatory aspects of the telecommunications, media, broadcasting and technology environment in South Africa, including, without limitation, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements relevant to the ICT sector, advising on competition and other regulatory considerations impacting the ICT sector (including BEE), and advising on investment considerations relevant to the ICT sector. We would love to hear from you on Instagram @sister_in_law_ and @zee_mngomezulu ———————— The I am Lady Justice workshop powered by Nedbank is making a comeback in Johannesburg on Saturday 30 September. This is an in-person workshop where women will have the opportunity to engage with an expert panel of legal practitioners on topics pertaining to marriage, divorce, child maintenance, wills, deceased estates and finances. Early bird tickets are now on sale on https://sisterinlaw.co.za/product/i-am-lady-justice-workshop/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

Munozovepi Gwata is the founder of Kukura Capital, and an entrepreneur passionate about teaching Africans about financial literacy. She completed her LLB at the University of Pretoria before moving to Webber Wentzel, and is currently a Principal Consultant at IQbusiness. She has been involved in the World Economic Forum's Global Shaper Entrepreneurship Programme, delivered a TEDxTalk, and has written for a variety of financial media outlets.On this episode, she chats to us about:What drives her passion for financial literacy.How she taught herself to invest in shares when she was a teenager.Growing as a content creator through teaching others about finances. Balancing the worlds of entrepreneurship and her corporate career.The basics of becoming financially free.Find us by going to www.up.ac.za/leadup and clicking on Podcasts. To listen, you can stream, download, and subscribe online or on your favourite podcast app on your phone. Help us out by rating and reviewing us. New episodes are out on the last Monday of the month. LeadUP is a production of the University of Pretoria's Alumni Office. Our host is Lennox Wasara and our team includes Elna Schütz and Samantha Castle. Our technical engineers are Meropa Communications.

In this episode of Phishy Business, we talk about environmental, social, and governance, commonly known throughout the corporate world as ESG, and how cybersecurity fits into corporate sustainability. Our special guest is Garyn Rapson who is a partner and the head of ESG at African law firm Webber Wentzel. Garyn manages a team of nine lawyers that advise clients on how to be more sustainable organizations. While ESG is complicated and always evolving, Garyn helps clients break through the complexity to manage risks and threats, and uncover the opportunities to protect their organization and make them more resilient. Garyn says that ESG is an understanding as a business that there are certain external issues that must be taken seriously. In ‘What has ESG got to do with Cybersecurity?', we discuss: What ESG is, and how it's changed the way organizations think about doing business. How the future of work is both digital and sustainable. How cybersecurity fits into ESG. The importance of cybersecurity transparency and the idea of ‘cyberwashing' as a concept. Why cybersecurity should be a part of reporting in the context of ESG. Using an ESG framework to communicate cyber risk to the board. How cybersecurity fits into the ‘E' (environmental) and the ‘S' (social) portion of ESG.

Guest: Yolandi Robertse | Partner at Webber WentzelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of artificial intelligence has brought a wave of innovation but the trend may be stifled by government regulation. Business Day Tv discussed this in detail with Partner at Webber Wentzel, Wendy Tembedza.

Naseema Fakir, Head of Legal Programmes at the Helen Suzman Foundation, and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, Immigration Specialist at Webber Wentzel, both reacted to the Pretoria High Court's decision in favour of civil society organisations, finding the 'Home Affairs Minister's decision to discontinue the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit unconstitutional and invalid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: On 18 April 2023, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) v Trenstar (Pty) Ltd. Kenneth Coster is a Partner from Webber Wentzel and he joins John to explain that the judgment brings finality to the meaning of "in response to a strike" when employers use replacement labour during a lock-out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal's Tom Pearson chats to Paula Ann Novotny about her secondment to London. Novotny was offered a secondment to Linklaters London and says she wasn't even aware that such opportunities existed when she joined Webber Wentzel, but that the experience she gained from living and working in another country was immensely fulfilling – both professionally and personally. During her time in London, Novotny got to develop and hone her skill set in the field of environment, social and governance (ESG) issues. She found that the way ESG factors into transactions in London and the global north were different compared to back home. “It's less corporate transactional-based than one would imagine. It's evolved into a newer line of advisory work, and so it really didn't have everything to do with the size of the transaction or the scale of the deal, but rather the different types of advice that different company types or organisations need, based also on their differing stakeholder expectations and requirements. There was much for me to learn during my time at Linklaters,” Novotny commented. With the role of lawyers evolving, a key skill she learned was being adaptable to clients' evolving operational environments. “We're now expected to give a more comprehensive view on risk and opportunity. We're almost quasi-consultants; the role of lawyers being principally or traditionally risk custodians has evolved into us also being very well-placed to identify opportunities and the different layers of risk. There are multiple risk factors, but those also spin off into opportunities, and so the way we give advice has to be commercially sensible; it has to be sustainable; it has to be adaptable. And all those kinds of skill sets and applying different worldviews and how different stakeholders that operate in different jurisdictions view similar issues or actually have their own contextualised issues, has become very important to how you actually give holistic and meaningful advice to clients,” said Novotny.

Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal's Tom Pearson chats to Jimmy Mkhabela about his recent experience in London. Jimmy Mkhabela, partner at leading law firm Webber Wentzel, always knew that he wanted to go on secondment – an opportunity to gain international experience and exposure – he just wasn't sure how it would come about. His dream was further fueled when a colleague at the firm who had been placed on secondment told him if there was one thing he needed to do, that was it. When the opportunity arose for him to apply, Mkhabela didn't think twice, even though he was in the running for a promotion back at the Johannesburg headquarters. While living his secondment dream at Linklaters London, Mkhabela got the added bonus of being made partner at Webber Wentzel. Working on M&A deals in London was not much of a transition from what he presently does at Webber Wentzel, but Mkhabela says the size of the team he worked with was impressive. One of the key learnings from his time in London, says Mkhabela, was the importance of building long lasting relationships. “If you open yourself up to people, they will receive you. And before I knew it, I was already making friends and those friends became my support structure in the office. I found that it's quite important, that every space that you find yourself in, you actually try to extend yourself to people and build relations, because that may come handy at a later point in time where you least expect it.” Mkhabela has also been inspired to work on more cross-border deals spanning several jurisdictions, like he got to do with Linklaters. With the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement looming large, Mkhabela intends to put his new skills and expertise gleaned, to full use. “Running across different time zones, for me, was the biggest highlight. So I think that has shaped me, in a way, towards what I've always wanted to be – a well-rounded lawyer,” he commented.

Secondments are an incredible way to understand different areas of business, structure and work ethic. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal's Tom Pearson chats to Amaarah Mayet from Webber Wentzel who is currently on secondment at Linklaters London. A law firm that offered international exposure was top of mind for Amaarah Mayet when deciding on a company to join after graduating from law school. Webber Wentzel stood out for her, head and shoulders, because of their alliance with Linklaters. “I don't think any other firms at that time had such an established alliance, and I think Webber Wentzel really was pioneering this type of arrangement. It was also something that I was very interested in, in terms of just expanding my skill set and enhancing the different legal aspects of my career. It was something that played quite a huge role in me deciding where I would want to sort of invest my time,” Mayet explained. Mayet was the first junior lawyer at Webber Wentzel to go on secondment, and she says the experience has been fulfilling and enjoyable. “One of the most important things for me is that because I come from a litigation background, I had this misconception that if I was qualified in litigation in South Africa, I didn't think that it would be something that I could do in another jurisdiction. Dispelling the misconception has been so eye-opening because I've realised that the skills that you learn are actually quite transferable. It's not as limiting as I had initially thought.” Mayet says there are many opportunities that can be gained from an international secondment, and one of them is thinking at a global level. “Being exposed to the complexity and the variety of work that is out there definitely inspires me to want to reach to do more cross- and multi-jurisdictional work. I think for me personally, being on a secondment made me feel a little bit more comfortable in my role in terms of adding value to a team at any level,” she said.

Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal's Tom Pearson chats to Eamon Alsaffar and Archie Prew who are on secondment at Webber Wentzel in Johannesburg. Eamon Alsaffar had a choice of being seconded from Linklaters London to Paris, Singapore or South Africa. He chose the latter as he was eager to immerse himself in the country's culture and experience what it's like to be one of the locals there. Alsaffar says he has already benefited from the social skills gained from friendly interactions. “In terms of career development, I think what has been the most tested is definitely the social skills you will show. You learn a lot about how to interact with people. In South Africa in particular, people are incredibly friendly. Just picking up on those soft skills can then be transferred in a more sort of micro context on a day to day basis in terms of your career,” he commented. He has also been pleasantly surprised by the approachability of colleagues at all levels at Webber Wentzel. “I have no issues walking into a very senior partner's office and making conversation with him and knowing that they are equally engaged in that. In London, things are a bit more hierarchical. When I go back, that's something I can try to help implement or encourage because it makes working easier,” noted Alsaffar. Archie Prew, who is also on secondment at Webber Wentzel from Linklaters, said he would not have worked for a law firm that did not offer international exposure. The advantage of the work exchange program, Prew says, is taking one out of their comfort zone. “Having to go into a new firm, learn a new culture, then meet new people, forces you to adapt quicker, to improve your teamwork, communication and also see different types of work. So I think that all of these benefits rolled into one is just a fantastic thing to be able to experience and is only going to help me going forward in my new career,” Prew commented.

Guest: Rashaad Carrim – Webber Wentzel South Africa engaged with representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in January 2023, and we will find out in the coming weeks whether South Africa will be added to the global grey list or not. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rashaad Carrim of Webber Wentzel about what it will mean to be added to the grey list and the implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this vidcast, Webber Wentzel's team of competition, trade and investment (CTI) experts share some valuable knowledge and insights. The vidcast – hosted by Yael Shafrir, a trade and investment lawyer at Webber Wentzel specialising in Africa FDI and the AfCFTA, in collaboration with Africa Legal – focuses on foreign direct investment trends, public interest considerations for merger filings, key policy developments and investment promotion across the African continent. Key for any investor looking at investing in a foreign country is a broad understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape. Sarah McKenzie, a specialist in international and domestic commercial and treaty arbitration as well as regulatory, international trade and commercial litigation, unpacks the investor due diligence that needs to be considered. Factors such as understanding the law in relation to the investment protection available if something goes wrong, as well as understanding applicable bilateral and multilateral treaties are some of the topics that McKenzie addresses. Burton Phillips, an expert in all aspects of competition law, discusses the type of public interest considerations being imposed in merger filings. He says there have been a significant number of developments recently, pointing to the Act, which necessitates investors considering both competition and public interest factors relevant to mergers and acquisitions. Phillips cites the Burger King merger as one where public interest factors resulted in an initial prohibition of the transaction. He mentions that public interest factors are now considered on par with competition factors, resulting in competition practitioners becoming public interest lawyers. A notable trend in merger approvals, says Phillips, is the employment factor, which continues to evolve, and ownership by historically disadvantaged persons and workers, both of which should be looked into at the due diligence stage. Matthew Pool, a senior associate in the firm's CTI team and highly experienced in general trade advisory, shares his insights of the policy areas that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is looking into. He says from an industrial policy perspective, employment and investment are the top two. The International Trade Administration Commission and the DTIC want to know that applicants are committed to investment in the South African and Southern African Customs Union economies. Pool says in the case of a tariff increase, commitments regarding job creation or retention in specified categories such as youth employment, investments in capital expenditure, investment in skills development, and training and support participation in manufacturing by small businesses, must be considered. Shafrir chats to the panellists about the current status of the investment protocol under the African Free Trade Continental Area (AfCFTA) as well the key sectors that are prioritised by the Secretariat. Among them are automotive and affordable mobility, agribusiness and agro processing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transport and logistics.

Guest: Amabhungane's legal representative from Webber Wentzel, Attorney Dario Milo explains the significance of today's Constitutional Court ruling on the Executives Ethics Code to John MaythamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 40 million people worldwide work in jobs related to clean energy, according to a Sept. 8 report from the International Energy Agency. That number represents 56% of total energy sector employment, meaning that, for the first time ever, clean energy jobs outnumber those involved in producing, transporting, and burning fossil fuels.
The US's Inflation Reduction Act contains some of the most robust climate change provisions in American history. It will likely spur a race to the top in renewable energy technologies and have implications for African exports in critical minerals for these technologies. The US Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, which was released around the same time, however is disappointingly vague on key climate issues, including climate finance.
Recently South Africa's banks have come under the Just Share spotlight. With developments moving rapidly, and the scope and extent of potential ESG disputes evolving in real-time, it is becoming and important risk factor for business.
As we build up to Cop 27 in Sharm el Sheik in Egypt Joining Michael Avery for this conversation is Barbara Creecy, Minister of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs; Olivia Rumble, co-founder of Climate Legal; Kirsten Wolmarans, Partner at Webber Wentzel and Candice Stevens, Chair: Africa's Sustainable Finance Coalition & Co-Chair: IUCN WCPA Sustainable Finance Specialist Group

In this podcast, Webber Wentzel's Daryl Dingley and Judge David Unterhalter share their insights on the current trading and global influences in Africa with Africa Legal's Tom Pearson. The multiplicity of trade agreements and policies in Africa can best be described as a spider's web, says Daryl Dingley, who heads the Competition,Trade and Investment (CTI) practice at Webber Wentzel. Dingley noted that one of the shortcomings of having numerous regional and institutional bodies, is the inability of African countries to identify the parties in their trade policies. Webber Wentzel can advise governments on these and how to deal with the overlapping nature of the various agreements, he said. Other areas in which they can offer their expertise are in inter-regional trade, customs, regimes, procedures, insufficient infrastructure and the free movement of people. “To achieve the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), for example, and to achieve a liberal trade regime, it's very important that we address some of those issues,” said Dingley. Judge Unterhalter, a South African High Court judge, has served on a number of World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panels. He pointed out that African countries marginally benefitted from historic trade relationships with their erstwhile colonial counterparts. Unterhalter believes that if the aims of the AfCFTA are recognised, developed and realised, it will bring great advantages to the continent. He cautioned, however, that this must be coupled with significant institutional investment, as well as political will from all member states. In the podcast, Unterhalter delves into what he sees as the future-focused role of the WTO and the economic war between China and the US which, he says, is a key variable not just in trade, but in all areas of global life. The guests discuss the impact of the power rivalry between the two countries, their foreign policies and trade in other nations. Unterhalter comments that in some ways it's at the risk of having to make choices, particularly between the US and China. “Africa wants good relationships with both, and being forced to choose is not helpful. I think there are many opportunities, though, to foster relationships with both in a way that is ultimately in Africa's interests.” Dingley says there is definitely a scramble for investment in Africa, with the Chinese ahead with regard to infrastructure development and spend, while the Americans are throwing their support behind renewables and agriculture. Dingley and Unterhalter also talk about the ways major economic and politically similar African countries could form alliances to take advantage of the benefits of the continent. The conversation wraps up with the guests looking at how AfCFTA would enable streamlining and the adoption of competition rules across the continent, which has previously seemed arduous and complex.

On Legal Matters we look at the use of Drones for private uses and what the legal implications of such private operation are and the right to privacy. We are joined by Karabo Mokgonyana, Candidate Attorney & Moray Hathorn, Consultant at Webber Wentzel, to understand this issue better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.