Spar Women’s Race 2014

On the 30th of August 2014 VDT took part in the annual Spar Women’s Race at Supersport Park. Although VDT is rather known for its exceptional legal services than its athletes, the day turned out to be a great success.

The funds raised at the 2014 Spar Women’s Race were donated to help cancer patients in their fight against the big killer, and we are proud that we had the opportunity to take part in this event.

Some of our staff members even had the courage to take on the 10km race and they just once again proofed that VDT makes a habit out of taking the lead!

January 19, 2015
South Africa: The approach to regulating AI compared with the EU

South Africa: The approach to regulating AI compared with the EU

South Africa is actively working towards effective AI regulation, recognizing the need for
specialized legislation due to AI’s unique challenges and potential for consumer
protection and economic growth. The country’s efforts include the Presidential
Commission Report on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the establishment of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research, and the drafting of an AI Blueprint during its AU
chairmanship, advocating for a unified African AI approach.

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its approach towards ‘indivisible transactions.’ These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa.

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