At LexisNexis, we believe in making a positive impact on the communities around us. We are deeply invested in the communities where we operate, working to improve the lives of individuals and foster social progress.

Videsha Proothveerajh, the CEO of LexisNexis, has been honoured for her exceptional leadership and contribution to the African technology arena at the prestigious Sentech Africa Tech Week Awards.

The corporate risk landscape is constantly evolving with new threats emerging daily. With the increase in digital adoption, fraud has escalated, and the need to ensure compliance is now more vital than ever.

In Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Another v British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others [2022] 3 All SA 332 (SCA), prohibition on the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and related products an unjustifiable limitation of the rights to dignity, and bodily and psychological integrity.

Social media has significantly changed the way candidates are screened for jobs. The type of employee hired can directly influence a company's reputation and profitability; identifying anti-social online behaviour is now as important as doublechecking candidate identities and qualifications. But doing it right, and fairly, is critical.

Devising future-proof IT strategy to drive tech advancements JOHANNESBURG, October 7, 2022 – LexisNexis South Africa appoints Mukosi Mukwevho as its new chief technology officer, to drive the organisation’s technical strategy and ambitious digital growth plans.

Demystifying legal technology and innovation JOHANNESBURG, September 27, 2022 – LexisNexis South Africa is proud to announce its partnership with the London-based Legal Technology & Innovation Institute on its inaugural SA conference and bootcamp showcasing how legal technology and innovation transforms the legal sector.

Innovative HR software solution frees up time to focus on the people issues that count September 15, 2022 – Prioritising workplace compliance, policies and procedures is non-negotiable for all human resource professionals. But, as the tumultuous pandemic years have so starkly shown, it can’t be done at the expense of an organisation’s purpose, values, culture – and more importantly, employee experience.

Businesses face risk of big penalties and reputational damage when flouting rules to combat financial crimes JOHANNESBURG, September 2, 2022 – South Africa’s prudential authority is sending a strong message that non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act will not be tolerated, hitting large institutions with hefty fines and penalties running into millions.

Videsha Proothveerajh scoops top award at Africa Tech Week Awards 2022 JOHANNESBURG, September 2, 2022 – LexisNexis South Africa is thrilled to announce that its CEO, Videsha Proothveerajh, has been recognised as the leading woman in technology on the continent.

Employee surveys critical to identify what workplace environment works best 5 August 2022 - Hybrid working. Remote. Productivity. The changes to workplace dynamics brought on by the pandemic are global. Throw in the added South African constraints of loadshedding, failing infrastructure and poor Internet access, and navigating the human factor of the “new normal” poses unique challenges.

Future-facing, bespoke HR toolkit manages employees in post-pandemic workplace 27 July 2022 - Human resources has always been tough. In our post-pandemic workplace, it’s even tougher, heightened by the blurred lines between work and home. People management has never been more complex or risky, and human resource professionals never more overwhelmed.

23 June 2022 - Corruption, government inefficiency and a lack of transparency and accountability are the biggest hurdles to unlocking Africa’s economic growth and potential, increasing access to justice and providing greater fairness and equality.

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals Public comment on draft regulations closes 20 June 202210 June 2022 - Proposed regulations governing compulsory community service for the legal profession may be out of kilter with their spirit and intention: to enhance meaningful access to justice.

LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals Public comment on draft regulations closes 20 June 202210 June 2022 - Proposed regulations governing compulsory community service for the legal profession may be out of kilter with their spirit and intention: to enhance meaningful access to justice.

Employer guidance needed to deal with employee no-shows and workplace disruption. DURBAN, 27 May 2022 - More government intervention, legislation and regulation is needed to manage employer and employee relationships in times of unprecedented crisis and disaster, including pandemics, civil unrest and floods.

In the wake of the most devastating floods to hit KwaZulu-Natal in several decades, legal technology company LexisNexis South Africa (LNSA) has set up a free online portal providing easy access to critical legal information and resources for severe weather events.

A month after torrential rains wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal claiming almost 400 lives, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving thousands destitute, humanitarian relief efforts continue.

Once-off government assistance is available for those affected by the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal & unable to meet their family’s most basic needs.

The devastating human and economic impact of the most severe storm to hit KwaZulu-Natal in decades will remain for months, if not years, to come. As discuss the impact.