South Africa: Compliance

When a business faces execution proceedings, the risk is more than the loss of assets. An unchallenged attachment or sale can disrupt operations...

South Africa's Draft National AI Policy, published in April 2026, establishes a comprehensive governance framework that positions artificial intelligence as a constitutional and development priority.

In the recent judgment handed down by the full bench of the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, Bloemfontein on 13 February 2026 ("Full Bench")...

Non-profit organisations ("NPOs") have played a vital role in advancing South Africa's socio-economic landscape, addressing key needs in healthcare, education, social welfare, and community development.

Conducting a Legal Audit for Compliance in South Africa: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right...

In South Africa, all companies and close corporations must disclose beneficial ownership information to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

In terms of section 21B of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 ("FICA"), as amended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022...

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

On 28 June 2024, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (the "CIPC") published a media release (the "Release") which provides that the CIPC will, with effect from the 1st of July 2024, strictly enforce the filing of Beneficial Ownership Declarations with the filing of annual returns.