CDH Conversations

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...

National Wills Week takes place on 15 – 19 September 2025. Many people underestimate the importance of a properly drafted will until it’s too late. Without one, your estate will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act, which may not reflect your wishes and could create unnecessary complications for your loved ones. Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa, Practice Head and Director, and Emily...

Join us for another episode of the CDH Women Empowerment Podcast Series. As we continue to recognise and celebrate women throughout the year, and not only during Women’s Month, this conversation explores the transformative power of mentorship and its role in shaping culture, driving inclusion, and empowering the next generation of leaders. Hosted by Katekani Mashamba, this episode features an insp...

Namibia has just been crowned Africa's number one and the world's number two destination for greenfield foreign directinvestment. In this essential episode, we unpack the policies, strategies, and on-the-ground realities driving this unprecedented economic momentum.    Join Jackwell Feris, Director and the Sector Head: Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade, as he hosts Margareth Gustavo,...

As we commemorate Women’s Month, we reflect not only on the historic march of 1956 but also on the ongoing journey toward equality in our workplaces and communities. In our latest podcast, we explore how men can play an effective role in the fight for women's empowerment, Nadeem Mahomed, in the Employment Law practice is joined by Chris Charter in our Competition Law practice, and Gift Xaba fr...

In the latest episode of our CDH Women Empowerment series we are joined by Lebohang Mabidikane in the Competition Law practice and Kuda Chimedza in the Banking, Finance & Projects practice. In a raw and inspiring conversation, Lebohang shares a story that breaks the mould of the traditional legal journey. From becoming a mother straight after matric, working at a bank, and returning to univers...

In this powerful episode of the CDH Women’s Empowerment Series, Brigitta Mangale, Director in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, speaks with Leanora Tima, Managing Director of Gender Rights in Tech (GRIT), about how technology is being used to support survivors of gender-based violence and drive meaningful change. From WhatsApp support lines and AI chatbots to community co-creation, Leanora...

In this CDH Conversations episode, Belinda Scriba, Claudia Grobler, Professional Support Lawyer Roxanne Bain, and Candidate Attorney, Azola Ndongeni unpack the legal and procedural rules for removing company directors a process that can quickly become contentious if not handled correctly. They explore the two legal routes available under the Companies Act: removal by shareholders in terms of Secti...

In our latest CDH Women's Empowerment podcast series, Tayyibah Suliman, Director and Sector Head, sits down with Hanli Brink, Operations Director of the Stellenbosch Network, to talk about her inspiring journey from entrepreneur to community connector. Hanli shares how she built a successful children’s entertainment business from the ground up, navigated rapid technological change, balanced en...

In this episode of our latest CDH Women's Empowerment podcast series, Female Leadership in LawLabz, Retha Beerman, CDH Knowledge Management Practice Head and Director, speaks with Elbi van Vuuren, Director at StrategicPulse Consulting, and Lindi Coetzee, Deputy Dean at the Nelson Mandela University, about the powerful intersection of technology, legal education, and access to justice. They sha...