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It was previously thought that shareholders had a right to claim directly against directors for contraventions of the Companies Act, 2008.

The question of whether a breach of a statutory duty should give rise to a civil claim for damages has long vexed legal systems all around the globe.

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa has delivered a key ruling, affirming that a contract containing a suspensive condition automatically becomes null and void if that condition is not met within the set timeframe.

There is a growing trend in South Africa towards businesses adopting malus and clawback policies in relation to their variable pay structures and employee incentive schemes.

Among the many varieties of white collar crime prevalent in South Africa today, the three most common are theft, financial statement fraud, and bribery and corruption, probably in that order.

On 11 April 2023, the UK Government confirmed the inclusion of a new "failure to prevent fraud" in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill ...

​The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, "Futureproofing African mining, today," compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the responsibilities they shoulder in shaping the lives of communities long after mining activities have ceased.

Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") in South Africa may be potentially revolutionised by the JSE's publication of a document titled, "Leading the way for a better tomorrow: JSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidance"...

The JSE Limited ("JSE") undertook the ‘Rejuvenation Project' that included, among other things, a review of the composition and appropriateness of Section 19 (Specialist Securities)...

Regiments participation in an "unbundling" transaction in respect of share ins CAPITEC Bank was halted.

In the metaverse, users have digital avatars which they can customise and use as a virtual proxy to interact with the metaverse environment and other users.

Regulating artificial intelligence is very different to regulating tangible products such as a motor vehicle or consumer goods.

The MOI is the main constitutional document governing a company's affairs and deals with various matters including, amongst others, the company's powers, internal governance, the regulation...

Despite challenges faced in recent years with the global pandemic as well as political and economic instability, South Africa has a booming fintech and technology industry.

A South African High Court case examines whether sustained defiance of a court interdict—including broken locks, torn orders, burning tyres, and a false alibi—constitutes contempt of court beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment addresses the four requirements for contempt and the consequences of brazen disregard for judicial authority.

Since the G7 meeting on 5 June when the G7 finance ministers announced a global corporation tax of at least 15%, there has been much written and spoken about the new proposed global minimum tax rate.

The continued tragic failure rate of Projects requires Internal Audit to be part of the solution and not bystanders.