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South African company law has long recognised the general rule that a contract made by a company with one of its directors, or with a company or firm in which that director is interested, ...

In terms of the Companies Act, 2008, a director may be removed by an ordinary resolution passed by the shareholders at a shareholders' meeting.

Our most essential roles on the board level often involve an executive director. Being an Executive Director means that the Company engages this person as both an employee and a board member.

As 2025 comes to an end, I have taken time to reflect on what my team and I at SNG Grant Thornton have learned this year, and what we believe organisations should be watching as they plan for 2026.

The ongoing business rescue proceedings of Mango Airlines (Pty) Ltd ("Mango") have raised key legal considerations surrounding the cession of creditor claims during corporate restructurings.

In 2025, amid the backlash against sustainability and regulatory backtracking in some regions, you could be forgiven for thinking that companies would slow their sustainability journeys...

Amendments to the Trust Property Control Act 1988, which are intended to address the shortcomings in beneficial ownership transparency in South Africa's regulatory framework, were brought into force on 1 April after the implementing regulations were gazetted on 31 March.

The draft Companies Amendment Bill ('Bill') has been released by the Department of Trade and Industry on its website, but as at the date hereof, the final version of the Bill has not been published in the Government Gazette.

A recent judgment of the North West High Court, Mahikeng, has provided welcome clarity on an issue that does not often receive direct judicial attention.

Distinguishing between genuine hospitality, promotional gifts and what could constitute a bribe, is a grey risk area that South African corporations need to take into account – particularly those associated with British companies.

The death of an entrepreneur can turn an already difficult recovery matter into something far more complicated. On paper, a lender or development fund may still have clear rights.

Innovation often relies on collaborations between operational companies and outsourced development specialists.

In the previous article, we explored the powers and limits of the Commissioner in Section 417 enquiries.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) in the case of Ibex RSA Holdco Ltd and Another v Tiso Blackstar Group (Pty) Ltd and Others 2025 (2) SA 408 (SCA) (“Ibex”)...

Many of us can no longer imagine a world without social media.

It will certainly be mentioned in history books and, for those of us with an interest in tax, the year had some attention-grabbing moments.