South Africa: Compliance

The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi...

The release of the King V Code on Corporate Governance has prompted boards across all sectors to take a fresh look at their governance policies and practices.

South Africa's empowerment framework intersects critically with competition law, creating substantive requirements for mergers and conduct enforcement. How do B-BBEE obligations shape deal outcomes, regulatory engagement, and compliance strategies for investors navigating this dual regulatory landscape?

The King Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa has been a north star, guiding business practices for more than three decades. While the report principally sets out the standards of performance expected...

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.

King V is the fifth iteration of South Africa's corporate governance reports which was released on 31 October 2025 by the Institute of Directors in South Africa...

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is South Africa's cornerstone for regulating how personal information is collected, stored and processed. As AI technologies continue to evolvel.

In South Africa, private companies are not legally required to appoint a company secretary unless stipulated in their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).

In recent years, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been tightening its grip on diesel refund claims and related compliance requirements.