CDH Conversations

In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcast, CDH Namibia Associates, Shereef Martin and Nhika Vassallo in the Corporate & Commercial practice, explores the evolving nuclear landscape in Southern Africa and what it means for the region’s energy future. In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcast, CDH Namibia Associates, Shereef Martin and Nhika Vassallo in the Corporate & Commerci...

In the latest episode of the CDH Conversations, our host, Namibia Managing Partner, Patrick Kauta, is joined by Salomo Hei, Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, and CDH Namibia Director, Mercy Kuzeeko, to unpack Namibia’s recently tabled national budget. The discussion explores the fiscal principles shaping the budget productivity, people, and prudence, and what they mean for economic...

The judgment in IMATU obo Sauls v City of Cape Town and others (C485/2024) [2026] ZALCCT 10 (22 January 2026) outlined that off-duty misconduct does not automatically justify disciplinary action. Employers must establish a clear nexus between the employee’s conduct and the employer’s operations, reputation, or working relationship. In addition, the employer must demonstrate a legitimate and protec...

In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcasts, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice unpack the growing importance of Certificates of Compliance under the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 (EEA). They explain what a Compliance Certificate is, why it has become a critical requirement for doing business with the State, and how recent changes to section 53 of the EEA ha...

In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain unpack some of the biggest myths in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain, in the Corporate & Commercial practice, unpack some of the biggest myths that quietly shape how deals unfold, from “ price is all t...

In episode four, Taryn and Lee unpack frequently asked questions by employers about immigration compliance in South Africa In the fourth and final episode of our Immigration Law podcast series, Taryn York and Lee Masuku, in our Employment Law practice and Immigration Law service offering, unpack frequently asked questions by employers about immigration compliance in South Africa including: employe...

This episode highlights the vital role of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence and femicide. Building on the legal foundations discussed in  Episode 1 , Brigitta Mangale, Elgene Roos, Sibonokuhle Baart in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, explore the protection of gender and sexuality rights and unpack the significance of the Prevention and Combating of...

Following a dynamic and engaging panel discussion on the topic - and valuable feedback received at the recent Employment Law Conference  - our team has taken a closer look at generational issues in the workplace. In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Employment Law experts Phetheni Nkuna, Jean Ewang, and Thato Maruapula unpack the complexities of diversity in South Africa’s workplaces, from...

In Episode 1, CDH Namibia Managing Partner, Patrick Kauta, lead counsel in the matter, is joined by Senior Associate, Esther Shigwedha, to set the historical and legal context of the case. The discussion unpacks Namibia’s early colonial history and Germany’s influence from the 1880s. The 1904–1908 genocides, including the extermination orders issued against the OvaHerero people. The social and eco...

On this month's podcast, Njeri had a powerful fireside chat with Thibault Flichy, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Kenya and President of the French Chamber of Commerce in Kenya. The conversation explored Thibault’s leadership journey, his vision for the Chamber, and the future of sustainable, innovative business partnerships between Kenya and France.

Ever sealed a deal on a call or over coffee and wondered if it would stand up if things went south? In this episode of CDH Conversations, Roxanne Bain in the Corporate & Commercial practice, and Belinda Scriba, in the Dispute Resolution practice, unpack when a verbal agreement is legally enforceable in South Africa, where the real risks lie, and the simple steps you can take to protect yoursel...

As women in law, the career journey is shaped not only by matters argued or contracts drafted, but rather by the moments that put you to the test, the mentors that lift you up, and the values that keep you grounded. In this candid Q&A, CDH’s Nastascha Harduth - Director in the Dispute Resolution practice and Head of the Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring sector - zooms in on the ne...

In this episode of our CDH Women Empowerment Series, Safee-Naaz Siddiqi, Senior Associate in the Knowledge Management practice speaks with Nelisiwe Khumalo, Senior Associate in the Competition Law practice. Fresh from obtaining competition approval for the multibillion-rand telecommunications mega-merger between Vodacom and Maziv, Nelisiwe shares her journey from a humble town in Mpumalanga to bec...

Those who have worked with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract know that compensation events are at the very heart of how change is managed and those who have heard of the standard form may have heard of the word "compensation event". Those who have worked with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract know that compensation events are at the very heart of how change is m...

CDH is pleased to announce the launch of its new podcast series, Clause & Effect, which provides listeners with an informed and engaging view into the intersection of business and law. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is pleased to announce the launch of its new podcast series, Clause & Effect, which provides listeners with an informed and engaging view into the intersection of business and law...

On this month's episode, Njeri had the pleasure of co-hosting with Ed Burbidge, Head of Emerging Markets at ICON, as they sat down with Biju Mohandas, Partner and Head of Healthcare at LeapFrog Investments.    The participants unpacked LeapFrog’s strategic exit from GoodLife Pharmacies, a conversation packed with insights on private equity, healthcare innovation, and health tech trends shaping...

In the third episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Lee Masuku and Taryn York, in the Employment Law practice and Immigration Law service offering, discuss South Africa's various permanent residence permits categories, highlighting the legal requirements and the relevant distinctions between temporary and permanent residence statuses for some categories.

Statelessness is an invisible crisis that affects millions around the world. In this episode of CDH Conversations, Elgene Roos, Senior Associate in CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, sits down with Palesa Maloisane, an attorney at Lawyers for Human Rights, to unpack what it means to live without citizenship and the real-world consequences of being undocumented. Together, they explore...

In episode 3 of our Beyond 16 Days Podcast Series, Director Brigitta Mangale, Senior Associate Elgene Roos, and Candidate Attorney Sibonokuhle Baart in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice discuss the legal landscape of LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa and the role of stakeholders in bridging the gap between the law on paper and lived experiences.

New Halloween-themed CDH Conversations Podcast Episode! New Halloween-themed CDH Conversations Podcast Episode! Ever feel like some companies are just lurking in the shadows with businesses that aren’t dead, but not quite alive either? Join Nastascha Harduth in the Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring sector and David Pinnock in the Corporate & Commercial practice to talk about the r...

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Senior Associates Taryn York, Lee Masuku and Associate Sashin Naidoo in the Employment Law practice, discussed substance abuse as an incapacity issue in the workplace, emphasising the importance of distinguishing between misconduct and incapacity due to addiction. This distinction was illustrated by the Labour Court's decision in  PSA obo Van Wyk v Departm...

In this episode CDH Conversations, Director, Fiona Leppan and Senior Associate, Kgodisho Phashe in the Employment Law practice, unpack the Labour Court’s recent judgment in Mathebe v Cullinan Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd [2025] ZALCHJHB 330. In this episode of CDH Conversations, Director, Fiona Leppan and Senior Associate Kgodisho Phashe in the Employment Law practice unpack the Labour Court’s recent ju...

In this episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Lee Masuku and Taryn York unpack the different temporary residence visas that allow foreign nationals to work in South Africa, including key updates on recent regulatory changes. In the second episode of our Immigration Law Podcast Series, Senior Associates Lee Masuku and Taryn York in the Employment Law practice and Immigration Law service of...

Immigration compliance for employers in SouthAfrica involves understanding the legal framework regulating the employment of foreign nationals, including the duties imposed on employers by the ImmigrationAct 13 of 2002 and the Regulations to the Immigration Act. This four-part podcast series will act as a guideline to immigration compliance for employers.  In this introductory episode, Lee Masuku a...

Can hydrogen truly decarbonize heavy industries without the CO₂ baggage? In Episode 2 of the H₂ Dialogue: Fuelling the Future Podcast Series, Jackwell Feris, Director and the Sector Head: Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade, sits down with Dr Johan Brand, CEO and Technical Director of BurnStar Technologies, to unpack their breakthrough molten‑metal reforming process branded “Guilt‑Free Hydrogen...