CDH Conversations

The South African construction sector is under siege from extortion, which has escalated from sporadic incidents in 2015 to a widespread crisis. This illicit activity is often attributed to unlawful

Proactive stakeholder engagement is imperative to mitigate the detrimental effects of criminal elements on construction projects. Fostering positive relationships with affected communities, through established channels, is essential for the successful implementation and sustainability of infrastructure initiatives.

Join Director, Sentebale Makara and Candidate Attorney, Thobeka Dhlamini from our

In this episode of CDH conversations, Zachary

Tayyibah Suliman is a Director in our Corporate &

Furthermore, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are on the other side of the world with a few strokes of a keyboard. However, it is unfortunately not uncommon for users of social media platforms to misuse or abuse these platforms. 

In today's podcast, we discuss the dangers of social media use in the workplace, the steps that the legislature has taken to address the growing trend of abusive information being shared online and the measures that employers can put in place to mitigate the risks associated with social media in the workplace.

Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success.

Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. One such arrangement is a retention guarantee. Although not as popular as the other form of guarantees (i.e., Advance Payment and Performance Guarantees) in the South African construction industry, this arrangement offers protection to the Employer through providing financial security for the correction of defects that may manifest and which the Contractor fails to remedy.

Join Khaya Mantengu and Zodwa Malinga in the Construction & Engineering sector where they discuss the purpose of retention guarantees, the parties to such arrangement and what the parties should consider when agreeing to such guarantees.

Retha Beerman, Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department; Calinka Murray, Practice Development Director in our Dispute Resolution practice; Kirsty de Sousa, Professional Support Lawyer in our Real Estate Law practice, and Stephanie Goncalves, Professional Support Lawyer in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice, and Knowledge Management department joined CDH Conversations for the second episode of a three-part series on " Empowering women in legal support roles".

In this episode we hear from our guests as they share their unique experiences and perspectives on navigating the legal realm, embracing innovation and disruptions in the legal industry.

Retha Beerman, Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department; Calinka

In the first episode, we delve into our journeys into law, what we do, and how our roles

On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education.

The event centred on critical tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024.

A shared concern emerged among participants: Kenya's economic resilience and attractiveness are threatened by frequent, poorly timed, and inadequately designed tax amendments. Specific anxieties were voiced regarding the Bill's proposed hikes in financial service taxes and the new motor vehicle tax.

Guarantees are common in construction and

This may be because of delay or because the employer is obliged to pay a higher price to acquire the goods or services elsewhere or in procuring completion of the

Listen to Construction & Engineering Sector Head and Director, Clive Rumsey and Candidate Attorney, Iva Babayi as they discuss performance guarantees in construction

In this first episode Njeri Wagacha, talks to CEO, Christine Maina and COO, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba of EAVCA.

In this first episode of the CDH and EAVCA podcast series, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha, talks to the recently appointed EAVCA Chief Executive Officer, Christine Maina, and Chief Operating Officer, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba. They take a deep dive into EAVCA as an institution, the

The upcoming Freedom Day on 27 April 2024 marks 30 years since our country's first democratic vote. In this episode, produced in commemoration of Freedom Day, CDH Pro Bono & Human Rights Director, Brigitta Mangale sits down with 4 inspiring women dedicated to making a

Janet Jobson, CEO: Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Sanelisiwe Sibiya, Group Legal Advisor (Litigation): Nedbank, Mbali Maseko, Organisation Development: Investec, and Nosihle Dlamini – Senior