Dentons - South Africa Newsletter

South African Mining Charter 2017

June 29, 2017

On 15 June 2017, the Department of Mineral Resources published the revised Mining Charter. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the major changes set out in the revised Mining Charter.

Franchise agreements under the South African Consumer Protection Act

June 29, 2017

Prior to the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the CPA), there was no specific piece of legislation that regulated franchises. In this article, we provide a brief overview of some important aspects related to the regulation of franchises under the CPA.

Are foreign companies conducting business in Botswana required to establish a presence in there?

June 29, 2017

Dentons would like to thank Tatenda Dumba, from Armstrongs Attorneys in Botswana, for this month’s contribution to the Africa section of the Dentons South Africa Newsletter. In this article, Tatenda discusses the requirement to establish a presence in Botswana.

Global Litigation and Dispute Resolution QA Guide

June 9, 2017

Businesses that find themselves in disputes are facing a pressure to decide which avenue is best suited to manage the conflict. It is important to ensure that the planned actions are appropriate and enforceable in the relevant jurisdictions by checking with local lawyers.

Qatar crisis highlights questions of force majeure

June 7, 2017

Imports of construction materials needed for the State of Qatar to deliver its World Cup and Vision 2030 infrastructure schemes are being severely impacted by the recent closing of borders by key neighbours Saudi Arabia and the UAE, leading to increased costs and delays on major construction projects.