Recommendations have been made to prevent a repeat of the devastating chemical spill and fire incident following the warehouse attack in Cornubia in July. The preliminary Compliance Profile Report indicates both a lack of critical risk assessment or planning permissions, and inadequate Environmental Authorisations.

Deon Welz discusses the most onerous requirement of POPI, which is the creation of a POPI “Compliance Manual” in which the rules and procedures relating to the processing of personal information in businesses are set out.

Echoing the famous musician, Bryan Adams, “It’s a new world, it’s a new start,” risk experts on the International Think Tank in August shared their wisdom and learnings around the response to COVID-19 and the future, aptly reframing what has become commonly known as the “New Normal” to the “Next Normal.”

After a seven year wait President Ramaphosa has announced that 01 July 2020 is D-Day for the commencement of the POPI Act. Businesses will have a grace period of 12 months in which to ensure they are compliant with the various parameters of the Act.

Can you really treat information declared on a CV as fact? The answer is a solid no!

Institutional checks and balances, civil society groups, and independent media saved South Africa from a $76bn nuclear power deal with Russia under the leadership of the then President Jacob Zuma, according tothe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace report.

Financial crimes harm South Africans in many ways but fundamentally, they contribute to the depletion of funds and resources that should be put towards the country's development.

Exercise sound environmental management practices and ensure compliance with prevailing environmental law.

Rising property tax rates, water restrictions and increases in the cost of water and electricity, combined with high unemployment rates and uncertainty over land expropriation all make for a challenging sell for real estate agents.

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor's (GEM) latest report for South Africa, entrepreneurial activity is at its highest level in over five years.

Small businesses are as much at risk of financial crimes, such as money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing activities, as their larger counterparts.

Companies evolve and so do their needs. More often than not, third parties are essential for organisations to function and meet their own outputs.

Navigate the complexities and nuances of legal practice with ease through a conveniently accessible online platform.

Comply with statutory obligations and ensure that corporate decisions are in line with best practice using Lexis Practical Guidance: Corporate Governance.

While 2018 was a challenging and dynamic year for business professionals in the legal and regulatory domain, it was also a year of great advancement towards the Rule of Law in the South African business and legal spheres.

South African business is booming across Africa as the continent entrenches its position as a prime investment and business destination

Holistic compliance protocols require a revolutionary approach to governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

Air pollution and its impact on human health is receiving increasing attention.

Keeping up with regulatory requirements has evolved into a significant organisational function

Countless local and international regulations that govern every business operation