Africa Guide – M&A Trends Forecast (January 2026)
South Africa: Proposed Amendments to the Merger Notification Thresholds and Merger Filing Fees
These proposed changes are a welcome relief for businesses and, it is hoped that it will reduce the cost of M&A in SA in the immediate term.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Planning for wage negotiations in an effort to avoid violent and costly strikes
There can be no doubt that wage negotiations are stressful and sensitive. This is due to the competing interests of the role players.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Labour inspectors can now also enforce timely payment of retirement funds contributions by employers
The withdrawal has potentially significant implications for employers who fail to pay over retirement fund contributions timeously.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Amended exemption from the Competition Act for energy users
On 5 January 2026, the Minister published an Amendment to the Scope of the Energy Users Block Exemption, 2025 (Amended Regulations).
Continue readingSouth Africa: US tariff threat raises questions for trade outlook
South Africa’s trade relationship with the United States (US) faces new uncertainty following a recent announcement from Washington.
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