On August 15, 2020, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) announced the extension of the national state of disaster. The national state of disaster was declared under Government Gazette No 43096 of 15 March 2020 (and extended
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Cov Africa, published by Covington & Burling LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting businesses and organizations operating in Africa. The blog covers topics such as employment law reforms, data protection and privacy regulations including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), artificial intelligence strategy and governance, direct marketing compliance, and broader policy trends impacting corporate, regulatory, and public policy matters in the region. It provides insights into legislative changes, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations for multinational companies and local entities navigating the evolving legal landscape across African jurisdictions.
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Making Your Intentions Known in Contract: Complex Formulae
By Cov Africa
As project finance becomes more widespread in Africa, government officials, bankers and developers will all become exposed to the complex documentation that comes with it. Some of the payment mechanisms can be very complicated and lawyers are often asked to…
An Update on South Africa’s 2013 Protection of Personal Information Act
By Cov Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on June 22, 2020, that certain sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”) would become effective on July 1, 2020. POPIA gives effect to the right to privacy in…
South Africa Prepares to Further Ease Lockdown Restrictions
By Mosa Mkhize
On June 17, 2020 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced government’s intention to further ease the lockdown restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, allowing more industries to re-open fully under stringent health and safety protocols. This announcement comes two weeks after…
South African High Court rules COVID-19 Lockdown Regulations Unconstitutional
By Mosa Mkhize
Following the declaration of the National State of Disaster on March 15, 2020, a number of regulations have been enacted to contain and minimise the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. On June 2, 2020, Judge Norman Davis of the…
Register Now: Law and Crisis Management Event with The Honorable Eric Holder, Wednesday June 3rd
By Cov Africa
Join us tomorrow, June 3, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for a webinar featuring The Honorable Eric Holder, 82nd Attorney General of the United States, to discuss the topic of Law and Crisis Management: Working with Lawyers in…
South Africa Prepares to Ease Lockdown Restrictions
By Mosa Mkhize
On May 13, 2020 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the government’s intention to ease restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. This announcement comes seven weeks after South Africa first announced a national state of disaster in accordance…
South Africa’s Economic Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic (Part III)
By Mike McLaren & Cov Africa
COVID-19: Business Rescue, a Viable Option for South African Companies
As South African businesses are left reeling in the wake of the escalating coronavirus crisis and the imposition of a 35-day lockdown , we look at the implications for South African companies and how those in financial difficulty may find…
South Africa’s Economic Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic (Part II)
By Mike McLaren & Cov Africa
On 6 April, 2020, we published an article outlining South Africa’s initial economic response in support of its already ailing economy against the adverse economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Two weeks have passed since we first published that article,…