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    How Are Boards Adapting To An Evolving Corporate Governance Landscape?

    The corporate governance landscape is evolving fast, with boards grappling with a growing number of often conflicting organisational, societal and stakeholder objectives.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ocorian
    Ocorian
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    How South African And Offshore Trusts Differ

    As more South Africans establish trusts outside the country, Grant Barbour, Managing Director - Private Client, examines the key differences that advisers and individuals need to be aware of.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ocorian
    Ocorian
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How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

In South Africa, private companies are not legally required to appoint a company secretary unless stipulated in their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).
South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
Fairbridges
Fairbridges
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    I Want Out! – Cancellation Clauses In Contracts

    Be that as it may, many contracts nonetheless include cancellation clauses. They dictate the process to be followed should any of the parties to an agreement wish to cancel the contract due to breach or various other reasons.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    Investments Funded By Venture Capital Companies

    It appears as if interest in making use of the venture capital company tax incentive is increasing. BPR274 deals with an investment by a venture capital company in a solar electricity generation business.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Pieter van der Zwan & Associates
    Pieter van der Zwan & Associates
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    Is The Common Law Derivative Action Available To Close Corporations?

    A derivative action is an action instituted by a person on behalf of a company to protect a company's legal interests.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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    Kenya's New Startup Bill Will Foster Entrepreneurship, But There Are Still Some Stumbling Blocks

    The Startup Bill, was established to provide a framework to encourage entrepreneurship in Kenya as well as to stimulate growth and sustainable development...
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    ENS
    ENS
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    King V Is Not A Rulebook: Understanding Flexibility In Corporate Governance

    King V's governance framework is widely misunderstood as a rigid rulebook requiring uniform compliance, when it is actually designed as a flexible, principles-based system. This analysis examines the three-tiered structure of outcomes, principles, and recommended practices, explaining why the "apply and explain" disclosure regime prioritizes contextual application and meaningful results over mechanical box-ticking exercises.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Loadshedding: Survival Tips For Small Businesses

    From damaged equipment, and staff and machinery sitting unproductive for hours, to numerous missed deadlines, there is no doubt that constant loadshedding is taking a heavy toll on South Africa's...
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Nexia SAB&T
    Nexia SAB&T
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    M&A In SA: Navigating Legislation And Regulation For Global Investment

    Mergers and acquisitions play a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of South Africa, acting as a catalyst for growth innovation, and industry consolidation.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Andersen in South Africa
    Andersen in South Africa
  • Article

    M&A In SA: Navigating Legislation And Regulation For Global Investment

    Mergers and acquisitions play a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of South Africa, acting as a catalyst for growth innovation, and industry consolidation.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Andersen in South Africa
    Andersen in South Africa
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    Minister Of Trade And Industry Publishes Financial Sector Code

    The Financial Sector Code on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (the FSC) was gazetted on 26 November 2012, in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act, 2003 (the BEE Act) and will constitute the basis upon which companies operating in the financial sector will be measured for BBBEE compliance and thus obtain BBBEE compliance ratings.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel
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    Pre-Incorporation Contracts Explained

    Many have found themselves unemployed as a result of the spread and effects of the COVID-19 virus.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
  • Article

    Public Benefit Activities Vs Non-Profit Organisations: A South African Guide To Tax-Exempt Status

    Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) are often used interchangeably and is a common source of confusion, especially when dealing with their respective tax obligations and regulatory frameworks in South Africa.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Barnard Inc.
    Barnard Inc.
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    The Big Catch: They've Resigned. Can They Compete With My Company?

    So they've resigned – now what? Can the fiduciary duties as a director of a company extend post-resignation, and if so, to what extent?
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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    The Companies Amendment Bill

    The Companies Amendment Bill, 2018 (the Bill) was published for comment on 21 September 2018.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dentons
    Dentons
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    The Growth Of ESG As A Focus Area In Africa

    Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become a business imperative for investees looking to attract sustainable finance, while ESG is used by investors as a means...
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    The Role Of CIPC In Business Rescue Proceedings

    Business rescue proceedings in South Africa are regulated by Chapter 6 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, which aims to facilitate the rehabilitation of financially distressed companies.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Barnard Inc.
    Barnard Inc.
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    The South African King IV Report On Corporate Governance: Themes And Variations

    On 1 November 2016, the South African King IV Report on Corporate Governance ("King IV") was published by the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    ENS
    ENS
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    Third Party Contracts – Who Is Liable?

    A contract is an agreement entered into by two or more parties.
    South AfricaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
    SchoemanLaw Inc.
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