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Welcome to CDH Conversations. This is a dedicated Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr podcast channel where our audiences have insight into the most recent legal and business developments across key industry sectors. This is an interview and conversational-based channel where our experts delve into various legal subject matters that impact businesses across East and Southern Africa. This channel acts as an enhanced method to access our thought leadership.

  1. 1D AGO

    The do's and dont's of debt recovery: What to do when your business is owed money

    In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Director Tim Smit and Senior Associate Loyiso Bavuma from our Dispute Resolution practice unpack the practical realities of debt recovery in today’s challenging economic climate. From the importance of having clear, written contracts to maintaining disciplined credit control processes, they share actionable insights on how businesses can protect their cash flow and improve their chances of recovering monies owed. The discussion highlights common pitfalls clients encounter, such as informal agreements, poor record-keeping, and delayed action, and provides practical guidance on how to avoid them. Whether you are extending credit, supplying goods, or dealing with non-paying customers, this episode offers a clear framework on what to do (and what not to do) to safeguard your business and enforce your rights effectively. Click here to listen to the podcast.

    13 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Workers’ Day reflections: Are workplaces truly fair for women?

    As we recently marked International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, and Workers’ Day on 1 May across our offices, CDH Conversations brings you a timely and thought-provoking episode from our Women’s Empowerment Series. In this conversation, hosted by Phetha Mchunu, Njeri Wagacha, Yvonne Mkefa, Leila Moosa, and Rihupisee Kavari unpack what fair work for women truly looks like today beyond policies and into lived experience. Drawing insights from South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia, the discussion explores key issues such as pay transparency, workplace culture, career progression, and unconscious bias, highlighting both the progress made and the realities that still need to be addressed. A key theme emerging from the conversation is that fairness in the workplace is not just about compliance, it is about creating environments where women are supported, valued, and able to thrive. While many organisations have implemented policies aimed at equality, the real challenge lies in ensuring consistent and meaningful implementation in practice. The panel also shares practical insights for women navigating their careers, including how to advocate for themselves, understand their rights, and show up with confidence in professional spaces. Importantly, the discussion calls on organisations to move beyond performative commitments and actively address systemic and cultural barriers. Click here to listen to the full episode to explore how workplaces can better support women and what meaningful progress truly looks like.

    46 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Compulsory medical aid membership – is the contract really the end of the matter?

    Can employers require compulsory medical aid membership?In this CDH Conversations podcast, Sashin Naidoo and JJ van der Walt in our Employment Law practice, explore the legal framework governing such clauses. Whilst lawful on their face, these provisions are not immune from constitutional scrutiny. The discussion examines discrimination risks under the Employment Equity Act, particularly where exemptions are limited to married employees, and constitutional challenges under Barkhuizen and Beadica.

    12 min

  4. 1D AGO

    From Freedom Day to Workers’ Day: A conversation on dignity and justice

    As South Africa reflects between Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, it's important that we consider: what does freedom truly mean without economic security? In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Brigitta Mangale, Director in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, is joined by Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of Black Sash, for a thought-provoking discussion on social protection, social grants, dignity, and access to justice in South Africa. The conversation explores: The role of social grants in advancing dignity and meaningful freedomChallenges within the SASSA grant system and their impact on vulnerable communitiesThe intersection of unemployment, workers’ rights, and social protectionRecent Constitutional Court developments and what they mean for grant beneficiariesWhy civic participation and accountability remain central to protecting rightsThis timely discussion offers important insight into the constitutional promise of freedom and the lived realities facing many South Africans today.

    25 min

  5. APR 24

    Socio-economic rights, the constitutional promise, and state accountability

    In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Pro Bono & Human Rights Senior Associate, Gift Nkosinathi Xaba is in conversation with Senior Attorney & Head of the Education Rights Programme at Section27, Zeenat Sujee about the growing crisis in the delivery of essential services in South Africa. The discussion explores the constitutional promise of socio-economic rights, including access to housing, healthcare, education, water and sanitation, and how these rights have evolved through landmark court decisions over the past 30 years of our constitutional democracy. They unpack: the impact of state failure on underserved communities;the role of the courts in enforcing socio-economic rights;delays in implementing court orders, even where citizens succeed in litigation;whether constitutional damages may become a more effective remedy or recourse for state inaction; andthe importance of active citizenry, collective agency, and collective accountability in the nation's quest to fulfil the constitutional promise.This timely dialogue, which serves as a point of reflection, offers practical insights into the legal and societal challenges shaping access to basic needs, services and a life of dignity for all in South Africa. Zeenat is the Head of the Education Rights Programme at Section27 and has experience in work and litigation in areas relating to the right to access to housing, access to water, sanitation and electricity and the right to health.

    34 min

  6. APR 24

    Njeri Wagacha talks to Charles Kanjama, President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya

    What does it really take to reform Kenya’s legal system, and are we asking the right questions? In this episode of Njeri Talks, we sit down with the President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya, Charles Kanjama, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the legal profession in Kenya, leadership, and the state of the rule of law. From his journey into law to building a firm over 20+ years, Charles shares practical insights on partnership, mentorship, and professional growth — but also tackles deeper systemic issues affecting the country. Key conversations include: Rule of law in Kenya - Addressing abductions, constitutional violations, and accountabilityCorruption and ethics - Why values often don’t translate into professional conductAccess to justice - Gaps in the system and how to fix themYoung lawyers and mentorship - Challenges in employment, training, and practice readinessLegal reforms an policy - Improving institutions, legislation, and public participationTechnology and AI in law - Opportunities, risks, and the future of legal practiceLeadership and vision - What it takes to build institutions that outlast individualsThis episode goes beyond legal theory. It’s a conversation about leadership, systems, and responsibility in Kenya today. If you're in law, business, governance, or simply interested in how systems evolve, this is one to listen to.

    56 min

  7. MAR 27

    Advancing Women’s Rights and Human Dignity Across Africa

    In recognition of International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day, CDH’s Pro Bono & Human Rights practice presents a compelling CDH Conversations videocast exploring the real-world impact of human rights work across the African continent.   In this episode, Brigitta Mangale, Director in the Pro Bono& Human Rights practice, is joined by Diana Akokpari, Deputy CEO of Justice Desk Africa, and Clarice Louw, Justice Desk Africa Programmes Manager, for an insightful discussion on advancing women’s rights, strengthening access tojustice, and empowering individuals to become active human rights defenders in their own communities.   The conversation reflects on this year’s themes of “Rights.Justice. Action.” and “Making Human Dignity Real,” highlighting the importance of moving beyond only the recognition of rights towards meaningful, collectiveaction. Drawing on South Africa’s history and contemporary challenges, the discussion underscores the ongoing need to address gender inequality and systemic barriers to justice.   From a strategic perspective, the discussion exploresJustice Desk Africa’s continental footprint, the evolution of its mission since inception, and key lessons learned from operating across diverse African contexts. It also considers the most urgent opportunities and challenges inadvancing women’s rights across the region, as well as the organisation’s forward-looking priorities for 2026.  At a programme level, the videocast offers a closer look atthe impactful initiatives driving change on the ground. These include efforts to empower individuals, particularly women and young people, to understand, claim, and defend their rights within their communities. The conversation alsounpacks how programmes are designed to address gender inequality and adapt to complex social and cultural environments.   Importantly, the discussion highlights the role ofcollaboration between legal practitioners, civil society, and the private sector in translating human rights from principle into practice. Viewers are encouraged to consider how they can support and engage with initiatives that advance equality, dignity, and justice across Africa.  This conversation serves as a timely reminder that humanrights are not abstract ideals, but lived realities shaped by collective participation and sustained action.

    25 min

  8. MAR 27

    International Women’s Day 2026 | Give to Gain – Women in law, leadership and the future

    International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March each year. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March each year. In this special IWD episode of CDH Conversations, host Elgene Roos in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, is joined by Annemari Krugel (Dispute Resolution, Johannesburg), Frieda Kishi (Employment Law and Trusts & Estates, Namibia), and Lauriene Maingi (Environmental Law and Pro Bono & Human Rights, Kenya). Together, they unpack this year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflecting on the power of mentorship, sponsorship, visibility, and intentional inclusion in shaping women’s careers in the legal profession. From creating opportunities and advocating in rooms where others are not present to fostering inclusive leadership cultures, this conversation offers practical insights on how intentional giving drives collective progress. Listen to the full episode and join us in forging meaningful change.

    36 min
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Welcome to CDH Conversations. This is a dedicated Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr podcast channel where our audiences have insight into the most recent legal and business developments across key industry sectors. This is an interview and conversational-based channel where our experts delve into various legal subject matters that impact businesses across East and Southern Africa. This channel acts as an enhanced method to access our thought leadership.

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  • Creator
    CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    193
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    Clean
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    © CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR
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