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With all these changes, it begs the question, are the latest changes a genuine attempt to increase transparency and accountability?

This is the first of a series of circulars examining the development of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) in South Africa.

The consequences of COVID-19 have had disastrous impacts on business globally, with many being left in significant financial distress.

The concept of the "place of effective management" was considered in the recent judgment of the Western Cape High Court.

The long-awaited new Companies Act came into effect at the beginning of May, a month after the effective date originally planned.

The Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) recent decision in Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd and Others (2025 ZASCA 5) has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of business.

The publication of the King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2025 (King V) marks a pivotal evolution in South African corporate stewardship.

A recent judgment by the High Court in the Northern Cape, Robertson v Fourie [2021] ZANCHC 15, dealt with the issue of waiver in terms of an oral agreement of sale ("Sale Agreement").

The forthcoming publication of the King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa (King V)...

In the case of Venator Africa (Pty) Ltd v Watts and Another, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") ruled that a plaintiff must sue a company for certain breaches of the Companies Act 61 of 2008 ("the Act").

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition ("The Minister") issued draft proposed amendments to the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Codes ("B-BBEE Codes") on Friday 30 January 2026.

The ethical dilemma lies in the violation of honesty and integrity. Companies engaging in greenwashing mislead consumers by making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of their products or services.

Directors' and officers' liability (D&O) insurance is a critical risk management tool for companies and their leadership, providing protection against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts in the management of the company.

Environment, Social, Governance – or ESG – is gaining increasing interest from stakeholders across the African continent.

South Africa's proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill introduces sweeping changes to beneficial ownership compliance, including new discrepancy reporting obligations...

This comprehensive legal update from ENS Africa covers critical developments across multiple practice areas, from South Africa's Draft National Rail Master Plan and new SAHPRA guidelines for medicine naming...

The Companies Amendment Bill, 2018 (the "Bill") was released for public comment by the Minister of Trade and Industry on 21 September 2018.

Section 71 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the "Companies Act") makes provision for the removal of directors by both the shareholders of a company and the board of directors of a company.