Are ESG-related expenses tax deductible?

The sustainability of economies and in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax deductibility of related expenses comes into focus. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner...

Putting you in control with the power of consent

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...
Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust

Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust

As much as businesses want to become more energy efficient, the reality is that South Africa is a challenging environment in which to do so. By Muhammad Ali, MD of World Wide Industrial & Systems Engineers Most organisations are dependent on Eskom for their power,...

How to deal with disputes in the Metaverse

Given the multi-faceted nature of the Metaverse, the disputes that could arise are limitless. It is therefore important that dispute resolution mechanisms that will be used in dealing with Metaverse-related disputes are agile enough to account for a new legal...

The crucial nexus of data governance and GRC

In today’s data-driven landscape, the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) cannot be overstated. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management It is disheartening to witness short sightedness when it comes to the perspective on governance. Many...