Webber Wentzel
Building Africa: Legal and Strategic Drivers Behind Successful Energy and Infrastructure Projects
29th September 2025 Africa sits at a crossroads. The continent is rich in natural resources, faces growing energy demand, and urgently needs modern infrastructure. Yet... →
A critical overview of the sharing economy through the short-term rental regulatory landscape
18th September 2025 Short-term rentals have become a topical and sometimes contentious issue in South Africa, particularly in the City of Cape Town. Media reports show... →
Cabinet approves the Water Services Amendment Act: Strengthening water supply services beyond the tap
17th September 2025 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has highlighted that, over the last decade, water infrastructure and water supply services have... →
National Treasury’s vicious crackdown on CIS tax avoidance
15th September 2025 National Treasury has proposed three major amendments affecting portfolios of Collective Investment Schemes (CISs) in the draft Taxation Laws... →
Webber Wentzel wins top honours at the 2025 African Legal Awards
9th September 2025 Webber Wentzel was honoured with three top awards at the African Legal Awards 2025, held at the Wanderers Club on Friday, 5 September. The firm was... →
Substance over form: The Assmang diesel refund case and the onerous burden of proof
5th September 2025 The Supreme Court of Appeal's recent decision in Assmang (Pty) Ltd v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (Sars), has sent a... →
New draft tax bill hides a "stealth tax" in your unit trust investments
3rd September 2025 For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial... →
A seismic shift: Proposed section 8E amendments threaten decades of corporate funding structures
2nd September 2025 The South African corporate finance landscape stands on the precipice of a seismic shift due to the proposed amendments to the anti-avoidance... →
