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Panel Discussion 31 July 2023

On Monday 31st July, the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa hosted a panel discussion event focused on operating in the South African Business Environment. The event was graciously hosted by Nedbank at their offices in Sandton and well attended by...

Enforcement of an agreement not to sue

A pactum de non petendo (“pactum”) is an agreement between parties whereby one party agrees not to institute legal proceedings against the other party, either temporarily or permanently. A pactum usually suspends the enforcement of a commercial contract for a specific...

Labelling misconduct – a source of clarity or confusion

In the workplace there is a temptation to label alleged misconduct, either because we consider doing so makes the misconduct appear more serious, or we consider it necessary to do so as part of a formal disciplinary process. Contrary to that instinct, the Labour...

Recent AGM & Networking Drinks event 28 February 2023

On the 28th February 2023 the ABCSA Annual General Meeting was held at the offices of Fasken in Sandton. The AGM was well represented by members as well as guest representatives from the Australian High Commission and Australian Trade and Investment Commission...

Networking Event 8 November 2022

On the 8th of November 2022, ABCSA members gathered at the stunning offices of Flight Centre for our annual End of Year event, which was kindly sponsored by Flight Centre.  Members from the Australian High Commission as well as H.E. Ms. Gita Kamath were kind enough to...

Fasken receives recognition at the recent African Legal Awards

Fasken receives recognition at the recent African Legal Awards

ABCSA is proud to announce that our member, Fasken, received recognition at the recent African Legal Awards, winning two titles including “Competition and Regulatory Team of the Year” Award and the CSR “Diversity, Transformation and Economic Empowerment” Award in...

Africa’s Travel Indaba after three years in hibernation

Africa’s Travel Indaba after three years in hibernation

SAT, GTA, ABCSA, GAUTENG TOURISM AUTHORITY, TOURVEST AND QANTAS hosted a team of buyers and media from Australia at INDABA - THE CONTINENT’S FLAGSHIP TRADE & TOURISM EVENT - AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA AFTER THREE YEARS IN HIBERNATION. Indaba is a proudly made African...

Botswana Mining Webinar – 23 February 2022

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), in partnership with the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre held a “Doing Business with Botswana” Webinar event on 23 February 2022.  

Flights to and from Australia with Quantas

Flights to and from Australia with Quantas

Dear Partner, Wishing all our Partners a Happy New Year. Following our announcement on 22 October 2021 that services to Johannesburg will commence in early 2022, I’m excited to share with you that in just over 24 hours, my team and I will welcome our first scheduled...

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