Rian Geldenhuys recognised by WWL as one of the world's leading Trade & Customs Lawyers
We are delighted to announce that Rian Geldenhuys as again been named by Who’s Who Legal as being one of the world’s leading Trade and Customs Lawyers in its publication “Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2019: The World’s Leading Trade & Customs Lawyers and Experts”.
ITAC initiates investigation into increase of duty on PET
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa ("ITAC") initiated an investigation into the increase of the rate of customs duty on polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
UK signs Trade Continuity Agreement with Eastern and Southern Africa
Amongst the Brexit uncertainty, the United Kingdom has signed a trade continuity agreement with Eastern and Southern Africa.
Rian Geldenhuys recognised by Best Lawyers®
We are delighted to announce that Rian Geldenhuys has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his talent in trade law for 2020.
Brexit uncertainty remains for South Africa
On Monday Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies confirmed that the Trade Continuity Agreement between the UK and the Southern African Customs Union (Botswana, Lesotho Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa) and Mozambique has not yet been finalized.
Revised Expropriation Bill published
After obtaining Cabinet approval, the Minister of Public Works published a revised Expropriation Bill on 21 December 2018.
African Continental Free Trade Area enters Operational Phase
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) entered into force on 30 May 2019.The importance of rules of origin
Rules of origin are the criteria used to determine where a product originates from, in other words where the product was made.
AGOA at risk?
US President Donald Trump tweeted on 23 August 2018 that he had asked his Secretary of State to “closely study the South Africa land and farm seizures and expropriations and the large scale killing of farmers”.