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As global expectations for corporate sustainability disclosure tighten, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The release of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s IFRS S1...

Africa's critical minerals are powering a new wave of cross-border M&A activity—especially in copper, cobalt and lithium.

A recent statement by a significant mining investor to the effect that "South African gold operations at USD1,200 per ounce was not worth investing...

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. These are the words that encapsulate the burden and difficulties faced by directors when navigating through the modern business environment.

The long-awaited Companies Amendment Bill 2023 ("Bill") was today signed into law by the President, thereby introducing some key amendments to the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 ("Companies Act")...

In the 2023 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated a recommendation made well over ten years ago, for overarching legislation to improve governance at state-owned enterprises ("SOEs").

A Western Cape High Court judgment confirms that payments made to creditors during business rescue proceedings may be void if a winding-up application was already presented.

It is well known that one of the fundamental duties of a director is not to allow any personal financial interests to interfere with his or her corporate responsibilities.

Historically it has been commonplace for board resolutions, produced for the purposes of ordinary transactions or for litigation, to signed only by the company secretary or by the chairperson of a company.

On 7 August 2020, the Western Cape High Court, in Marib Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Parring NO and Others, considered the meaning of "frivolous, vexatious or without merit"...

Selling a company, shareholding, or prized piece of equipment can feel like handing over the keys to your car while you wait for the buyer's EFT to clear.

The issue of State participation, indigenisation and what has come to be known as economic empowerment was immediately raised as African states gained independence, mainly in response to their colonial history and resulting economic systems, such as the example of apartheid in South Africa, which saw economic participation determined along racial lines.

In commercial practice, structuring transactions to achieve a specific legal or tax outcome is not only commonplace but often necessary. This is especially true when parties wish to avoid the regulatory...

Corporate governance generally refers to the way in which a company is run and controlled; with specific reference to a company's directors.

The new Companies Bill contains certain proposals which, if adopted, will fundamentally alter the rights of shareholders arising out of takeovers and mergers.

In the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal in the matter between The Body Corporate of Marsh Rose v Steinmuller and Others...

The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) has brought about a unique change in business methods.