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There has been much public debate about company laws as a result of the enactment of the new Companies Act of 2008; and, more recently, the release of the King Code and Report on Governance in South Africa ("King III"), which will become effective on 1 March 2010.

If you're an entrepreneur looking to open a business in a post-Covid world should you launch your business in South Africa before expanding overseas...

In this masterclass, we will unpack the theory behind successful negotiation as well as some key techniques to ensure you negotiate the best available deal.

In terms of the Regulations, all parties to a "major B-BBEE transaction" are required to register the transaction with the B-BBEE Commission.

​​​On 19 December 2024, the National Treasury published the Draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024 (Draft Bill) for public comment.

Knowingly or unknowingly, we enter into contracts on a daily basis and in almost every transaction we do from paying a parking ticket, to going to the store for groceries, and even in having accepted a job offer.

A share repurchase agreement is used when a company buys back shares from one or more of its shareholders or investors. The buyback is also a tax-efficient way to return money to shareholders.

South Africa, with its diverse economy and strategic location, presents a compelling proposition for international businesses seeking expansion opportunities.

Business Rescue and the applicable legislation, in comparison with other jurisdictions and practice areas, is a relatively new concept in South Africa.

In our previous article of this Back to Basics series on termination, we discussed the various ways in which a contract may be terminated, whether it be for convenience or as a result of a causal event.

On 10 June 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned a High Court decision that had significant ramifications for Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENSAfrica), a leading South African law firm.

A practical corporate governance framework is essential to the successful running of a company. It is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is run.

We refer to our article published on 26 July 2024 dealing with the signing into law of new amendments to the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 ("Companies Act").

The Pretoria High Court has placed the South African Post Office under provisional liquidation, signalling the end of the state-owned entity.