Webber Wentzel
Strengthening South Africa’s sustainable finance framework
17th July 2025 South Africa's National Treasury defines sustainable finance as financial models, services, products, markets and ethical practices that deliver... →
ESG disclosure requirements for financial institutions in South Africa: A 2025 update
16th July 2025 Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become increasingly important for organisations globally, including financial... →
Employer’s failure to comply with employment laws renders a foreign national’s dismissal unlawful
16th July 2025 In a recent judgment of the Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha (Court), the Court declared the dismissal of a foreign national employee unlawful,... →
Webber Wentzel shortlisted in 20 categories for the 2025 African Legal Awards
8th July 2025 Webber Wentzel has been shortlisted in 20 categories for the 2025 African Legal Awards, a recognition that reflects the firm’s depth of expertise... →
UK Court of Appeal on understanding policy intent through pre-contractual documents
4th July 2025 A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) offers valuable insights into the role of the disclosure of pre-contractual documents... →
Litigating in the shadows? How the Western Cape High Court got subrogation wrong
1st July 2025 In June 2025, the Western Cape Court handed down a judgment on subrogation that changes established legal principles and settled practice. The... →
When dinner bites back: Negligence is on the menu as the Western Cape High Court serves up res ipsa loquitur
1st July 2025 Four years after a seemingly ordinary dinner ended in emergency surgery, the Western Cape High Court has served up a stern warning to the... →
Journey to net zero for retailers
27th June 2025 The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France's senate approving a bill that... →
