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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 become a barrier after the significant delays last year. De Wet also explores why a wealth tax should be off the table, how smaller businesses could face less red tape, and why excise duties should, in an ideal world, be tempered. ]]> Business Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0200 0 0 Expect an inclusive growth balancing act in budget 2026 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 22:38 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1635831 https://iono.fm/e/1635831 Business Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:42:00 +0200 0 0 AI ethics and the law: A wake-up call for South Africa’s legal profession 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 10:38 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1619766 https://iono.fm/e/1619766 Business Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:51:00 +0200 0 0 Navigating Tariff Turbulence 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 11:49 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1616462 https://iono.fm/e/1616462 Business Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 Getting paid to post? Here’s What SARS expects from influencers 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:14 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1602782 https://iono.fm/e/1602782 Business Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:06:00 +0200 0 0 South Africa’s VAT threshold: Why R1 million no longer adds up 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 18:54 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1552875 https://iono.fm/e/1552875
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. ]]> Business Tue, 06 May 2025 12:34:00 +0200 0 0 Employment equity targets - should business be worried? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:15 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1528661 https://iono.fm/e/1528661 Business Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:01:00 +0200 0 0 Restoring trust as global disorder reigns 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:59 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1526004 https://iono.fm/e/1526004 Business Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:03:00 +0200 0 0 Is tax by stealth firmly on the Budget agenda? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:58 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1512902 https://iono.fm/e/1512902 In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth is joined by Ashlin Perumall, Partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions department at Baker McKenzie South Africa, to discuss how these proposed amendments aim to enhance consumer privacy and provide stronger protection against unsolicited direct marketing practices, especially direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications. ]]> Business Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:06:00 +0200 0 0 Could "spam” marketing be a thing of the past in 2025? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:51 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1511631 https://iono.fm/e/1511631 Business Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +0200 0 0 Big business faces a global minimum tax to even the playing field 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:54 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1509075 https://iono.fm/e/1509075 Business Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:41:00 +0200 0 0 SARS takes aim at non-profits in effort to exit greylist 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 10:11 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1489489 https://iono.fm/e/1489489 Business Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:02:00 +0200 0 0 Mental health at work in the spotlight 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:58 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1487799 https://iono.fm/e/1487799 Business Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:16:00 +0200 0 0 SA competition law after 25 years: But where to next? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:21 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1481104 https://iono.fm/e/1481104 Business Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:42:00 +0200 0 0 Fashion can be taxing 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:33 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1468535 https://iono.fm/e/1468535 Business Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:43:00 +0200 0 0 How IP law supports women empowerment 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 10:58 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1461876 https://iono.fm/e/1461876 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-economic rights and the social aspects of ESG is a pressing concern that still needs to be addressed in many areas.
Nelson Mandela, on the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (21 September 1998), offered this sage advice on how to bring about change: "The challenge posed by the next 50 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by the next century whose character it must help to fashion, consists in whether humanity, and especially those who will occupy positions of leadership, will have the courage to ensure that, at last, we build a human world consistent with the provisions of that historic Declaration and other human rights instruments that have been adopted since 1948." ]]> Business Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:47:00 +0200 0 0 What must still be done to live up to Nelson Mandela's human rights legacy 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 10:21 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1457789 https://iono.fm/e/1457789
Sitefane explains that while junior miners in South Africa face challenges such as navigating complex regulatory frameworks, securing investment, and meeting ESG requirements, there are also significant opportunities, particularly with the increasing demand for critical metals and ongoing efforts to create a more conducive environment for exploration. ]]> Business Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:20:00 +0200 0 0 Green shoots for SA’s junior miners 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:18 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1453222 https://iono.fm/e/1453222
The arrests came despite their trove of evidence, measuring in the terabytes and dating back to 2018, which they say lifts the lid on extensive layers of corruption at the university. 

In this episode, labour lawyer Bradley Conradie and forensic lawyer Sarah Burger explain how they were recently arrested by the police national task team investigating criminality at the university. ]]> Business Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:54:00 +0200 0 0 Nasty turn in corruption investigation at Fort Hare 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 22:42 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1451161 https://iono.fm/e/1451161 The Context
 Natasha Wagiet is a Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio at Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town and Alexandra Township in Johannesburg.
Her experience includes working with vulnerable individuals and groups, impact litigation experience as well as training and advocacy. 
On youth day, a key focus must be for corporate SA to do more to arrest an unemployment rate for the youth hovering close to 50%. ]]> Business Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:02:00 +0200 0 0 Youth Day and access to justice: Where to next? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:57 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1440449 https://iono.fm/e/1440449 Business Mon, 13 May 2024 14:15:00 +0200 0 0 SMMEs: How to navigate legal red tape while on the hunt for funding 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 13:51 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1435438 https://iono.fm/e/1435438
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), Fermin Guardiola (Partner and Regional head of Employment, Madrid), and Joanna Matthews-Taylor (Partner and Head of Employment, Dubai) discuss how organisations face growing pressure to address complaints about inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. ]]> Business Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:38:00 +0200 0 0 ‘Speak up’ culture serves notice on employers 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:14 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1413128 https://iono.fm/e/1413128
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 impact of SA's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. ]]> Business Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:27:00 +0200 0 0 SA Mining Law in the Spotlight 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:02 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1403074 https://iono.fm/e/1403074 Business Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:33:00 +0200 0 0 The good, bad and ugly of Budget 2024 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:30 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1383824 https://iono.fm/e/1383824 Business Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:14:00 +0200 0 0 M&A, PE trends to watch in 2024 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 18:22 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1378527 https://iono.fm/e/1378527
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 justice for more South Africans. ]]> Business Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:12:00 +0200 0 0 Legal Practice Council ramps up fight against errant lawyers 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:37 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1360392 https://iono.fm/e/1360392 Business Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:22:00 +0200 0 0 Rising tax risks of a mobile workforce 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 11:40 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1330647 https://iono.fm/e/1330647 Business Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:43:00 +0200 0 0 Future of race in recruitment, promotion and restructuring 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:34 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1317442 https://iono.fm/e/1317442 Business Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:52:00 +0200 0 0 Why SA languishes among bottom 10 for mining attractiveness 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:07 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1316003 https://iono.fm/e/1316003 Business Wed, 31 May 2023 14:40:00 +0200 0 0 Why a bot takeover of auditing is unlikely 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 18:35 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1314015 https://iono.fm/e/1314015 Business Thu, 25 May 2023 10:46:00 +0200 0 0 Rise of Climate Tech 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:10 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1309317 https://iono.fm/e/1309317 Business Thu, 11 May 2023 14:53:00 +0200 0 0 Rising tide of climate litigation 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 27:00 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1300985 https://iono.fm/e/1300985 Business Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:20:00 +0200 0 0 How far does the ESG advice duty go? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:47 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1298179 https://iono.fm/e/1298179
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 a good opportunity for private equity. They also delve into possible B-BBEE Act amendments to include administrative penalties and criminal sanctions for non-compliance. ]]> Business Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:55:00 +0200 0 0 African dealmakers make up for lost time 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 19:17 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1288494 https://iono.fm/e/1288494
The Context
While corporate South Africa has made great strides in promoting employee wellness and the right to speak against unfair treatment in the workplace, the same cannot be said for whistleblowing. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in the exposure of serious criminal activities, including fraud and corruption and unfortunately, often suffer occupational detriment and even lose lives as a result of their desire to act in the best interests of employers. A fundamental mind shift by employers is required to understand that whistleblowers act, at great risk to themselves, not to negatively impact their workplaces but to expose malfeasance with the aim of protecting places of employment and assets.

The Protected Disclosures Act, 26 of 2013 (PDA), is inadequate when considering retribution which extends beyond the bounds of employment, including threats to life, financial detriment and legal costs. The Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA) provides for compensation of loss of income, for example, but this is limited to an amount not exceeding 24 months' worth of remuneration where a whistleblower can suffer reputational damage which prevents them from securing employment indefinitely.

It is necessary to amend the PDA to include mechanisms for whistleblowers to report activities to a regulated body that can immediately activate a system for protection, at the time of reporting, which considers the whistleblower not just as an employee, but a person whose life, overall well-being and financial interests must be secured. It is imperative that a proactive approach be taken to guarantee the safety and financial well-being of whistleblowers as retaliatory actions usually impact these areas causing irreparable harm. When the legislation is amended and shown to be effective in guaranteeing whistleblower protection, it is likely that an increase in reporting using whistleblowing mechanisms, including direct statements and hotlines, will be experienced in both the private and public sectors. ]]> Business Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:53:00 +0200 0 0 Whistleblowers and the law - blowing in the wind 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 11:58 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1282592 https://iono.fm/e/1282592
This comes as the devaluation of the rand and rising inflation rates, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continuing war in Ukraine pose a significant challenge for South Africa to restore the health of its public finances to a sustainable position. Load-shedding will also have a significant impact on the tax base. ]]> Business Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:38:00 +0200 0 0 What could lie ahead for South Africa in the 2023 budget speech 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:12 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1275494 https://iono.fm/e/1275494 Business Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:56:00 +0200 0 0 Where to next for SA's mining sector? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 22:11 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1254008 https://iono.fm/e/1254008 Business Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:54:00 +0200 0 0 Managing Power during COP27 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 17:27 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1249617 https://iono.fm/e/1249617
Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Steven Powell, Era Gunning and Amelia Warren from ENSafrica about the risks and whether enough progress is being made to prevent this. ]]> Business Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:15:00 +0200 0 0 Greylisting – Too close to call 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 21:23 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1238275 https://iono.fm/e/1238275 Business Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:07:00 +0200 0 0 SARS can search and seize your property without a warrant 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:38 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1235513 https://iono.fm/e/1235513 Business Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:50:00 +0200 0 0 Energy instability, weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty challenge miners 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 17:41 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1227569 https://iono.fm/e/1227569 Business Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:42:00 +0200 0 0 Best ESG defence is a good offence 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 11:03 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1223363?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1223363?v=1 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. ]]> Business Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:25:00 +0200 0 0 Cross-border ESG due diligence rules in the spotlight 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 13:37 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1221798 https://iono.fm/e/1221798 Business Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:41:00 +0200 0 0 Offshore trusts and pension funds are all the rage, but they have consequences 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 10:37 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1219566 https://iono.fm/e/1219566 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-operation and Development (OECD), estimates this will generate $150 billion in additional global tax revenues annually. However, the jury is out on exactly how much of this will find its way into the coffers of an emerging market like South Africa. Could this be why only 23 African countries have signed the deal to date? ]]> Business Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:51:00 +0200 0 0 Jury out on global minimum tax 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 13:53 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1207218 https://iono.fm/e/1207218 Business Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 Time for a data protection health check 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:35 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1196465 https://iono.fm/e/1196465 Business Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:17:00 +0200 0 0 Overcoming gender gaps in the legal profession 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:10 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1183779 https://iono.fm/e/1183779 Business Mon, 16 May 2022 15:44:00 +0200 0 0 What's needed to get SA's mining exploration investment on track 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 17:18 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1180674 https://iono.fm/e/1180674 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 for bullies and sexual miscreants at work. ]]> Business Mon, 09 May 2022 10:03:00 +0200 0 0 New Code a timely slap in the face for bullies in the workplace 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 20:03 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1172502 https://iono.fm/e/1172502 Business Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:08:00 +0200 0 0 What would SA's ideal labour law regime look like? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:51 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1167245 https://iono.fm/e/1167245 Business Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:31:00 +0200 0 0 African growth – the need to take responsibility 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:24 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1157380 https://iono.fm/e/1157380
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 overhead, the road ahead is steep. ]]> Business Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:06:00 +0200 0 0 10 Budget speech predictions 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:28 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1154433 https://iono.fm/e/1154433 Business Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:33:00 +0200 0 0 Cricket South Africa breaks the silence on the Boucher disciplinary 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 16:38 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1145950 https://iono.fm/e/1145950 Business Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:02:00 +0200 0 0 The future of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 22:41 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1121562 https://iono.fm/e/1121562 Business Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:38:00 +0200 0 0 Worker Rights in the Gig Economy - More Questions Than Answers 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 12:19 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1103605 https://iono.fm/e/1103605
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to Tax Executive at ENSafrica, Ntebaleng Sekabate, about the key tax considerations to keep in mind when a company is in financial distress. ]]> Business Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:18:00 +0200 0 0 Keep the taxman in mind when liquidating 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 14:42 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1101274 https://iono.fm/e/1101274 Business Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:01:00 +0200 0 0 The tug of war over VAT refunds 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 18:56 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1089034 https://iono.fm/e/1089034
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 Africa like central bank digital currencies and stablecoins and how laws and policies are slowly evolving to adapt to rapid advances in digitisation are discussed. ]]> Business Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:45:00 +0200 0 0 'Stablecoins' and the move to decentralised finance 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 11:37 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1082515 https://iono.fm/e/1082515 Business Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:56:00 +0200 0 0 Global corporate taxes and efforts by SARS to improve collection capabilities 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 18:43 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1067715 https://iono.fm/e/1067715 Business Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:57:00 +0200 0 0 What are the implications of the recently enacted Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Act? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 17:07 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1051429 https://iono.fm/e/1051429 Business Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:43:00 +0200 0 0 What does the future hold for SA's labour market? 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:10 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1045280 https://iono.fm/e/1045280 The report’s data shows that multilateral and bilateral lending into Africa has declined - with investment levels falling successively in 2019 and 2020 compared to peak levels seen after the financial crisis. In 2019, bilateral and multilateral lending into Africa amounted to USD 55 billion, which drops to USD 31 billion in 2020. Over the last six years, the decline is significant - deal values dropped from USD 100 billion in 2014 to USD 31 billion in 2020.
This slowdown in infrastructure investment was attributable to a number of factors, including the pandemic. Economic contraction has affected Nigeria and South Africa, meaning that the region’s largest economies have not been feeding in growth as in previous years. However, market fundamentals signal a region with underlying resilience and, as the global economy recovers, finance will be unlocked. There are already positive indicators of forthcoming investment. Commodity prices are rising and landmark deals are returning. For example, mining multinational Sibanye-Stillwater recently committed ZAR 6.3 billion to South African infrastructure projects. ]]> Business Wed, 26 May 2021 12:34:00 +0200 0 0 Shifting patterns in Africa’s infrastructure funding 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 9:33 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1038310 https://iono.fm/e/1038310
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 this will translate into economic results. ]]> Business Wed, 12 May 2021 11:02:00 +0200 0 0 The future of trade 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 13:17 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1030824 https://iono.fm/e/1030824
The Act came into force on 1 April 2021 and contains several provisions compelling disclosure of contributions to political parties, but certain loopholes remain. ]]> Business Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:49:00 +0200 0 0 Spotlight on political party funding 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 22:04 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/1000447 https://iono.fm/e/1000447 Business Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:46:00 +0200 0 0 With the budget looming, what tax hikes can we expect 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 21:57 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/989976 https://iono.fm/e/989976
Dr Marais explains that close to 20% of budgeted expenditure will not be received as income, so this shortfall will need to be made up over time. However, he says extensive tax increases or a wealth tax are probably not likely. He points out that while both the supplementary budget and the medium-term budget policy statement of 28 October 2020 proposed tax hikes, these were actually quite limited when compared to the rising tax gap.

In the interview, Dr Marais also unpacks the South African Reserve Bank's Financial Surveillance Department first circular of the year, submitted in January, which ends the long-standing exchange control prohibition against these structures.

He says there has been a longstanding need – almost since the introduction of exchange controls to this country in 1961 – for the prohibition against these structures to be lifted. ]]> Business Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:32:00 +0200 0 0 Why a wealth tax may not be on the cards 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 13:49 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/989975 https://iono.fm/e/989975
According to Myburgh, two areas where certainty is needed on the corporate tax front, are clarity on the proposal last year to deny contract miners the accelerated capital expenditure deduction and the need for more incentives to encourage greenfield exploration. A key message is that economic activity can be encouraged through incentives for prospecting or exploration. ]]> Business Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:29:00 +0200 0 0 Seeking Mining Tax Certainty 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 17:31 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/961615 https://iono.fm/e/961615
In this Business Law Focus podcast, panelists Patrick Bracher, a Director at Norton Rose Fulbright, and Head of Risk and Sustainability at SPAR Group, Kevin O' Brien, call for a firmer commitment by broad roleplayers, driven by practical and actionable intent. Harnessing the powerful provisions of the Disaster Management Act, with its strict controls and resources, could be a very good place to start if the will is truly there to make a real impact. ]]> Business Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 How to battle gender-based violence via the Disaster Management Act 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 15:00 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/936730 https://iono.fm/e/936730
We discuss the next steps and determine the consequences for commerce if vast swathes of user-generated content are caught up in the wide net cast by these proposed Draconian rules. ]]> Business Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:21:00 +0200 0 0 How the 'Internet Censorship' Act tramples constitutional rights 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 19:53 Business Law Focus https://iono.fm/e/913004 https://iono.fm/e/913004
Also on the panel is Professor Dale Hutchison, who is the Head of the Internal Research Unit at ENSafrica and has been a professor of private law at the University of Cape Town since 1983. Dale has gained significant recognition as a leading authority on contract law, and is widely published.

The final panelist is the highly experienced and regarded M&A lawyer, Julius Oosthuizen, who is the Joint Head of the Corporate Commercial department at ENsafrica, which is the largest department of its kind in Africa.

The panel debates the key principles of a recent precedent-setting Constitutional Court judgment, which provides much-needed clarity on the treatment of fairness, public policy and Ubuntu in determining the validity of commercial contracts. ]]> Business Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:47:00 +0200 0 0 Ubuntu in Commercial Contracts: Professor Michael Katz and panel provide much-needed clarity 0 0 Evan Pickworth full 26:19 Business Law Focus