South Africa

Diversity, Merger control, South Africa

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One of the purposes of the South African Competition Act is stated in the Act to be to “promote a greater spread of ownership, in particular, to increase the ownership stakes of historically disadvantaged persons”. The term “historically disadvantaged persons” (“HDPs”) is effectively defined in the Act as non-white South Africans and firms which are…

Gender equality, OECD, South Africa

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As International Women’s Month draws to a close, its objectives needn’t be held over until the same time next year but ought instead to remain on the global priority list.  This is because meaningful transformation transcends the celebration of an annual event. Inclusivity should be embedded in the fabric of all that we do, including law…