CDH Conversations

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...

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...

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice discuss the right to disconnect in employment law, highlighting international trends and the current South African landscape.    They examine the impact of technology on work-life balance, the absence of specific local legislation, and offer practical guidance for employers seeking to support emp...

The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), read with the Code of Good Practice: Dismissals (Code) recognizes three grounds of dismissal, namely (i) misconduct, (ii) incapacity (in the form of ill-health or poor performance) and (iii) dismissals based on an employer's operational requirements.   The distinction between misconduct and incapacity becomes blurred when an employee alleges that thei...

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Tim Fletcher, Luke Kleinsmidt and Elham Shaik in the Dispute Resolution practice, discussed potential strategies when instituting defamation claims in South Africa, and potential defences to such claims. Luke highlighted that asking for an apology or retraction might save time and costs. If this fails, one can rely on interdictory relief, a claim for damages o...

In this episode of our Justice and Public Interest on the Micpodcast series , Paige Winfield is joined by Alysa Bunting, to discuss CDH’s involvement in ongoing inquests into apartheid-era crimes, including the Cradock Four and Highgate Hotel Massacre. The conversation explores the historical significance of these matters, the legal process of reopening inquests decades later, and the ongoing purs...

When a company goes into business rescue, every creditor ofthat company, understandably, becomes concerned. Landlords are no exception, as business rescue limits and curtails certain creditors' rights. The amendments brought about by section 135 (1A) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 have at least brought a little sigh of relief to landlords. The amendment provides for the costs in respect of an...

Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast, where she explores insightful conversations with industry leaders. In a refreshing twist on  NjeriTalks Law , this month’s episode sees the host become the guest. For the first, and perhaps only time, Njeri is interviewed by her two closest friends, Stephanie Omenai and Aleya Kassam. Njeri opens up about her early years, what drew h...

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Jean Ewang and Lee Masuku from CDH’s Employment Law Department delve into the pressing issue of youth unemployment in South Africa. With the latest statistics revealing a staggering 46.1% unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 34, the discussion explores the barriers to entry faced by the youth. This includes lack of experience, limited education, and...

Join us for an episode of the H₂ Dialogue: Fuelling the Future podcast series where Jackwell Feris, Director and Sector head: Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade will be in conversation with experts on the cutting-edge hydrogen economy in South Africa. In this inaugural episode, Jackwell features Chris Heinermann, Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder of Green eFuels Producers (GeFP),   Chris...

South Africa celebrates Freedom Day on 27 April each year, honouring the date of our first democratic elections in 1994. However, more than 30 years later, there is no doubt that freedom is not equally enjoyed by all. This is acutely visible in relation to children in South Africa. There is a wide gap between what is pronounced in our Constitution and legislation, and the lived realities of childr...

The Tax & Exchange Control practice is excited to share the first episode of Untangling Tax, CDH Kenya’s tax podcast series. In this episode, CDH Kenya Partner Alex Kanyi, is joined by Lena Onyango and Martin Mumo, Tax Manager at Centum Investment Company Plc, for an insightful conversation on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya. The podcast covers key topics such as SEZ sector classificati...

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Desmond Odhiambo and Faith Wamuyu demystify what it really means when a company is said to be “unable to pay its debts” under Kenya’s Insolvency Act. We break down how courts assess insolvency, what the cash flow and balance sheet tests really involve, and how even a temporary cash crunch can spiral into a full-blown insolvency petition if you don’t act fast....

Njeri talks to Disha Copreaux, Chief Executive Officer at Red Lands Roses Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast, Njeri Talks Law, where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with leading voices across industries. This month, Njeri speaks with Disha Copreaux, CEO of Red Land Roses, a boutique rose farm located in Ruiru, Kenya, specialising in high-quality spray r...

Although International Women’s Day is marked on 8 March, we believe it should be celebrated, and women should be recognised all year round. As we draw to the close of the month, we invite you to listen to Part 3 of our CDH Women Empowerment Podcast Series — Accelerate Action inthe legal industry through mentorship and leadership. The legal industry in Africa is evolving, yet challenges such as pay...

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the women of CDH Kenya embarked on an inspiring journey to co-author a powerful book, Dream Big for Her , alongside 34 of our female clients and peers. This collection of stories is designed to inspire, teach, and encourage women to take bold action and accelerate progress in their respective fields. Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha pub...

Although International Women’s Day is marked on 8 March, we believe it should be celebrated, and women should be recognised all year round. In this spirit, we gathered a powerhouse panel of women in law to discuss the evolving role of women in the African legal sector. In Part 2 of this podcast series, Accelerate Action – The State of Gender Equality in the African Legal Sector, our host Brigitta...