Event Details:

Date: 21 May 2026

Location: Werksmans Attorneys, 96 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg

Seminar Time: 15h30 for 16h00 | Networking: 17h30 onwards

Kindly RSVP by 14 May 2026.

Agenda:

16:00 – 16:05 | Opening and Overview

Neil Kirby, Director and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, Werksmans Attorneys

16:05 – 16:20 | An update on the current status of NHI litigation: Substantive legal challenges to the provisions of the legislation: common themes

Helen Michael, Director, Werksmans Attorneys

16:20 – 17:05 | What now? The implications of the aftermath of NHI litigation: Public Participation Challenges before the Constitutional Court

Siphosakhe Phakathi, Senior Associate, Werksmans Attorneys

17:05 – 17:30 | What Health Funders can do now to advance Universal Health Coverage

Charlton Murove, Head of Research at Board of Healthcare Funders

17:30 – 17:40 | Questions & Discussion

To book your seat, please RSVP here.

We look forward to hosting you.

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Event Details:

Date: 23 October 2025

Location: Werksmans Attorneys, 96 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg

Seminar Time: 15h30 for 16h00 | Networking: 17h30 onwards

Kindly RSVP by 2 October 2025.

Agenda:

16:00 – 16:20 | Opening and Overview on the National Health Insurance in South Africa

Neil Kirby, Director and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences

16:20 – 16:40 | Unpacking the proposed Governance Regulations for the National Health Insurance Fund

Boitumelo Moti, Director, Werksmans Attorneys

16:40 – 17:00 | Prescription for Pricing, unpacking the draft Interim Block Exemption for Tariffs Determination in the Healthcare Sector, 2025

Dominique Arteiro, Director, Werksmans Attorneys

17:00 – 17:20 | The Evolving Healthcare Landscape and Healthcare Policy Shifts in South Africa

Charlton Murove, Head of Research at Board of Healthcare Funders

17:20 – 17:30 | Questions & Discussion

To book your seat, please RSVP here .

We look forward to hosting you.

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Join Werksmans Attorneys and SAICE , in association with Koleko for an insightful discussion navigating the legal landscape within the construction and engineering sector, its complexities and changes to keep you informed about developments and to be able to assist you to effectively mitigate and be aware of risks in the sector.

Our panel of specialists will delve into recent developments and regulations.

We will be unpacking trending topics such as the latest developments in labour law, what to expect from the recently enacted Climate Change Act, as well as how to understand and treat prescription in a construction context.

Agenda

Facilitator | Jennifer Smit, Head of Construction & Engineering – Werksmans Attorneys

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The challenges facing the construction industry started long before the pandemic-induced sector slump which hampered operations across the country and abroad, but resilience is the by-word of the South African condition.

Join our panelists as they take a constructive look at where we have come from and where we are headed and share their expertise, personal insights and learnings on the legal crosswinds faced by this industry (and many others) including the following topics:

• A historic look at the impact of state capture on infrastructure projects and how to shore up against more of the same occurring in future.
• Employment challenges including the impact of loadshedding and how companies are managing in an over-regulated sector.
• Regulatory Environment:  Regional environmental impact assessments, implementation of policies aimed at streamlining the permit process, and other international trends.
• Dispute resolution experiences from litigating on construction matters: where and why trip-ups happen.
• Construction mafia: tackling the bullies.
• Climate change and carbon credits – unpacking some legislative and policy highlights.

We welcome you to an informative hour long discussion. Let’s get the conversation started.

RSVP HERE

Construction Seminar

RSVP by: Johannesburg – 27 February 2023

Venue: Werksmans Attorneys

Time: 8:30am for 9:00am

Dates: Johannesburg – 9 March

RSVP HERE

For more information, please contact our events team.

Panelists

Jennifer Smit  | Director | Head of Construction & Engineering

Jacques van Wyk | Director

Athi Jara | Director

Jeremy Gobetz | Director

Robert Driman | Director

Dewald van den Berg | Director

Tsele Moloi | Senior Associate

Kyle Grootboom | Candidate Attorney

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The challenges facing the construction industry started long before the pandemic-induced sector slump which hampered operations across the country and abroad, but resilience is the by-word of the South African condition.

Join our panelists as they take a constructive look at where we have come from and where we are headed and share their expertise, personal insights and learnings on the legal crosswinds faced by this industry (and many others) including the following topics:

• A historic look at the impact of state capture on infrastructure projects and how to shore up against more of the same occurring in future.
• Employment challenges including the impact of loadshedding and how companies are managing in an over-regulated sector.
• Regulatory Environment:  Regional environmental impact assessments, implementation of policies aimed at streamlining the permit process, and other international trends.
• Dispute resolution experiences from litigating on construction matters: where and why trip-ups happen.
• Construction mafia: tackling the bullies.
• Climate change and carbon credits – unpacking some legislative and policy highlights.

We welcome you to an informative hour long discussion. Let’s get the conversation started.

RSVP HERE

Construction Seminar

RSVP by: Cape Town – 13 March 2023

Venue: Werksmans Attorneys

Time: 8:30am for 9:00am

Dates: Cape Town – 29 March

RSVP HERE

For more information, please contact our events team.

Panelists

Jennifer Smit  | Director | Head of Construction & Engineering

Jacques van Wyk | Director

Athi Jara | Director

Jeremy Gobetz | Director

Robert Driman | Director

Dewald van den Berg | Director

Tsele Moloi | Senior Associate

Kyle Grootboom | Candidate Attorney

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1 June 2023 |  Please RSVP by 29 May 2023

Globally, we’ve seen an exponential increase in data breaches followed by an enhanced requirement for compliance with data privacy legislation.

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) enables people to access and enforce their privacy rights and sets out obligations for both private and public entities. Understanding the impact of this legislation is imperative for anyone partaking in the economy.

Coinciding with the panel discussion will be the official launch of the publication, “Protection of Personal information: Law and Practice, 2nd Edition” authored by Yvonne Burns and Ahmore Burger Smidt, published by LexisNexis.

Werksmans Attorneys and LexisNexis invite you to a panel discussion including, Adv. Pansy Tlakula, Adv. Lebogang Stroom-Nzama, from the Information Regulator SA and Professor Stuart Woolman, Wits University, as they explore the legal position and application of the law in South Africa, including PAIA.

A view will also be presented from leaders in the business community.

Panelists

• Ahmore Burger-Smidt | Moderator | Head of Regulatory and Director
• Adv Pansy Tlakula | Chairperson of the Information Regulator, South Africa
• Adv Lebogang Stroom-Nzama| Full-time member at the Information Regulator, South Africa
• Professor Stuart Woolman | Elizabeth Bradley Chair of Ethics, Governance & Sustainable Development and Professor of Law, Wits University

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Please join us for a seminar where our panel of experts will explore the prevailing trends and address the frontiers of healthcare law in order to provide with the insights that you need in this dynamic sector of our economy.

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With the constantly changing employment laws and regulations, it can be challenging for businesses to keep up. This seminar will provide you with important updates on recent changes in legislation that could affect your organisation. We will also provide you with insights into best practices for navigating these changes and how to ensure compliance.

Our panel of experts will share their knowledge and practical insights to help you stay up-to-date with the latest legal requirements and best practices in employment law.

Format: Hybrid event

• In-person in Johannesburg and Virtual
• Virtual: Register to get the link

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Please join us for an update as our panel of experts unpack the impact that the new economic dispensation will have on South African directors of companies and how they are expected to navigate their way around ongoing obstacles and challenges.

Click here to access the webinar. The meeting ID and password will be sent to all RSVP’s one day prior to event.

Panel Members:
Dr. Eric Levenstein
Director, Werksmans
+27 11 535 8237
elevenstein@werksmans.com

Stefan Smyth
Director, PWC
+27 11 797 4184
stefan.smyth@pwc.com

Professor Andy Andrews
IESE Business School – Barcelona
+27 83 602 5800
andrewsa@iafrica.com

Nastascha Harduth
Director, Werksmans
+27 11 535 8220
nharduth@werksmans.com

Shaun Collyer
Executive Director, ASOCapital
+27 11 038 8331
shaun.collyer@asocapital.com

Professor Nick Binedell
The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science
+27 11 771 4000
binedelln@gibs.co.za

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As the world rapidly shifts towards sustainable practices and cleaner energy solutions in response to increasing concerns around climate change and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, we have seen the emergence of the automotive industry at the forefront of this transformative revolution.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a dynamic force driving change, redefining transportation and shaping the future of mobility. EVs have become an instrumental aspect of acheiving a sustainable future. However, this transition is not without its challenges and legal complexities.

Join our panel of experts who will delve into the multifaceted aspects of this topic and shed light on the legal implications, environmental impact, regulatory frameworks, investment opportunities and future prospects of EVs. Embrace the future of mobility with us and be part of this electrifying transformation.

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