South Africa: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Corporate Governance 2025

A company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended (the "Companies Act"), is the principal form of corporate/business organisation used in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

In an era demanding greater corporate transparency, the concept of beneficial ownership has moved from a niche legal term to an essential compliance imperative for businesses operating in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Mango's Plan: An Investor, A Creditor, And A Cession

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.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

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 Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Shareholders Need Not Give Reasons For The Proposed Removal Of A Director

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken

Locking In Certainty: Why Sophisticated Creditors Prefer Guarantees Over Suretyships

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

B-BBEE Ownership: Why The Right Share Options Count

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Women In Business Report 2025 - Business Day (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Using Section 65 Financial Enquiries To Recover Debt

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Lily And Barbrook Mines: A Business Rescue Success Story

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Structuring Transactions: A Void Credit Agreement Or Avoid A Credit Agreement?

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Empowerment And M&A: Strategies For Complying With B-BBEE Codes In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Mining For Opportunity: Critical Minerals And Africa's M&A Boom

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Rethinking Governance In The Age Of AI: A Legal And Operational Imperative For Organisations

South Africa Technology

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ENS

New Rules For Payment Providers: What You Need To Know About The Draft Directive On Payment Activities

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Women In Business Report 2025 - Business Day (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Justice Clicked: Landmark Cybercrime Conviction Shakes South Africa's Digital Underworld

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Suspension vs Special Leave: A Rose By Any Other Name…

South Africa Employment

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ENS

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M&A/Private Equity

Corporate Governance 2025

A company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended (the "Companies Act"), is the principal form of corporate/business organisation used in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

COMESA Consumer Protection Enforcement

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), with 21 member states, is the largest regional economic organization in Africa. Furthermore, COMESA comprises a comparatively far integrated regulatory regime.

South Africa Consumer

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BREMER LF WLL

American Bar Association, Antitrust Section — Our Curious Amalgam Podcast, Episode #328 What Should I Know About Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt And COMESA? Developments In Key African Regimes

Merger control and antitrust enforcement are gaining momentum across Africa. In this episode of the ABA Our Curious Amalgam Podcast, John Oxenham and Nicolas Bremer discuss recent developments...

South Africa Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

Empowerment And M&A: Strategies For Complying With B-BBEE Codes In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Mining For Opportunity: Critical Minerals And Africa's M&A Boom

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Hostile Or Hopeful? M&A Deal Structuring Amid South African Regulatory Risk

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Knowledge Is Power – Start With Due Diligence

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Transfer Process

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Internal Restructuring: Insights Into The Competition Commission's Latest Guidelines

South Africa Insolvency

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Adams & Adams

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Compliance

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

In an era demanding greater corporate transparency, the concept of beneficial ownership has moved from a niche legal term to an essential compliance imperative for businesses operating in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

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...

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

B-BBEE Ownership: Why The Right Share Options Count

In the context of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), ownership is one of the key elements of measurement.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

South African Entrepreneurs And The Power Of Offshore Structuring

South Africa Wealth Mgt

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Sentient International Limited

Empowerment And M&A: Strategies For Complying With B-BBEE Codes In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Moratorium:Impossible – High Court Keeps The Business-Rescue Shield Intact

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Understanding Statement 102 Within South Africa's B-BBEE Framework

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Deregistration Of Non-Compliant Companies

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

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Venture Capital

Funding Your Growth: Financing Options For South African Businesses

Every ambitious South African entrepreneur dreams of expanding their business in the pursuit of increased profits.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

"How Can Africa Create More Angel Investors?,"

Startup funding in Africa increased steadily from 2016 until the pinnacle in 2022. After that, deal volume and deal size decreased significantly.

South Africa Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues For African Startups (Podcast)

They explain managing the expectations investors may have regarding their potential returns, liquidation preference, or degree of control, as well as challenges arising from cross border transactions,

South Africa Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Challenging Times For M&A

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

The Role Of Intellectual Property In Empowering Women's Innovation: Challenges And Opportunities

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Where Does The Funding Go?

South Africa Commercial

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Songhai Advisory LLP

The Fundamentals Of Registering Your Business With The CIPC In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Sidebrief Inc.

Tax In Brief - Issue 68

South Africa Tax

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ENS

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Corporate and Company Law

Corporate Governance 2025

A company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended (the "Companies Act"), is the principal form of corporate/business organisation used in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

In an era demanding greater corporate transparency, the concept of beneficial ownership has moved from a niche legal term to an essential compliance imperative for businesses operating in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Mango's Plan: An Investor, A Creditor, And A Cession

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.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Shareholders Need Not Give Reasons For The Proposed Removal Of A Director

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken

Locking In Certainty: Why Sophisticated Creditors Prefer Guarantees Over Suretyships

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

COMESA Consumer Protection Enforcement

South Africa Consumer

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BREMER LF WLL

Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited v KPMM Road And Earthworks (PTY) Ltd: High Court Reafirms The Strength Of Guarantees Post-Business Rescue

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

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Latest Videos

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

From Audit To Boardroom: A 30 Year Journey Of Growth And Leadership (Video)

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SNG Grant Thornton

Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

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Nexia SAB&T

Startup And Founders' Agreement (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Doing Business In Ghana Series Ep2 | Trends Shaping The Retail Landscape In Ghana (Video)

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Firmus Advisory

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