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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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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Werksmans Director Robyn Armstrong who specialises in international tax planning joins Ziphozihle Ntlanganiso, a Senior Advisor from Fragomen Africa, Grace Ding, Relationship Manager and Alexander Finch, Immigration Lawyer, from Fragomen in the UK, to provide an overview of key emigration considerations.

Agenda:

The session will provide attendees with an understanding of investor emigration, exploring the macro and micro factors investors need to consider, including:

• The popular United States EB-5 program
• Opportunities for transnational entrepreneurs interested in UAE emigration residency programs
• A brief overview of Caribbean citizenship by investment programs

Robyn Armstrong will share her insights on:

• The difference between “financial emigration” and ceasing to be a tax resident
• The implications of “financial emigration” and ceasing to be a tax resident
• The interaction between emigration and the “expat tax”

The Fragomen UK team will also provide an overview of UK investor emigration and option for moving into Europe including:

• UK investor visas
• Visa options for establishing a business in the UK
• European citizenship and residency by investment programmes

Join us for an update as our panel of experts unpack the tax and exchange control and emigration landscape in relation to acquiring residency and citizenship via Investment Programmes.

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Werksmans’ Land Reform practice area and expert lawyers in this area have remained at the forefront of national and international developments in legislation, policy and academia.

In our upcoming seminar, we will re imagine and focus on opportunities that lie ahead in the constitutional promise of land reform. We invite our valued existing and potential new clients to join us as we navigate the lay of the land and unpack critical developments in legislation, policy and case law. These developments relate to new tabled Bills regarding land reform, important court judgments, and the potential for reform within our existing legislative regime.

The topics covered in this seminar will be of great interest and value to anyone involved or interested in land reform, community relations, traditional leadership, and mining.

We look forward to welcoming you at this exciting seminar.

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The next Graphene Economics Taxing Times Webinar will take place on 2 July 2020 at 10:00. The webinar will be moderated by Michael Hewson, Director of Graphene Economics.  He will be joined by Michael Honiball of Werksmans Attorneys, Robyn Berger of Bowmans, and Valdis Leikus of Graphene Economics. The discussion will focus on the impact of COVID-19 and related lockdowns on the following tax issues:

• place of effective management, permanent establishment and substance requirements;
• transfer pricing benchmarking;
• corporate re-financing and restructuring;
• deductibility of expenditure; and
• tax residence of corporations and of individuals.

Register now using this link

Please use the following links to access the latest Werksmans articles regarding the impact of COVID-19 on:

• the South African Revenue Service and the payment of tax debts;

• Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Schemes; as well as

• COVID-19 tax relief measures

For other non-tax legal updates and articles produced by Werksmans please see our COVID-19 Legal Updates Page.

Should you have any queries or require any further information please email: Graphene@grapheneeconomics.com

Panel Members:

Michael Honiball
Director
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 535 8136
Email: mhoniball@werksmans.com

Robyn Berger
Executive – Tax
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 669 9301
Email: robyn.berger@bowmanslaw.com

Valdis Leikus
Executive Director
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 76 867 1478
Email: vleikus@grapheneeconomics.com

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Over the past few years and recently, both business rescue and restructuring proceedings have seen much prominence, both in South Africa and globally. Some of these high-profile matters include Tongaat Hulett, Nampak, Edcon, SAA, Group 5, Comair, Mango and the South African Post Office.

There are many reasons why a company may choose to go down the informal route of a solvent restructure as opposed to the formal business rescue option. The test for company distress plays a prominent role but there are many considerations to consider and navigate, in gaining an understanding of these processes and the applications of both mechanisms.

At Werksmans, our team of specialists have a deep understanding of both business rescue and restructuring proceedings.

Join us for an informative discussion which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of both processes, the key differences, the test for distress, its impact and practical application.

We will be joined by key industry experts in unpacking these issues, in what will be a most informative and interesting session.

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