South Africa: Corporate and Company Law

South Africa's Information Regulator has issued a landmark enforcement notice against mining company Sibanye-Stillwater, directing disclosure of Social and Labour Plan compliance reports under the Promotion of Access to Information Act.

South Africa's proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill introduces sweeping changes to beneficial ownership compliance, including new discrepancy reporting obligations...

The JSE has proposed significant amendments to its Listings Requirements following the implementation of the Companies Amendment Act, 2024, fundamentally changing how listed companies handle remuneration policies and share incentive schemes.

This comprehensive legal update from ENS Africa covers critical developments across multiple practice areas, from South Africa's Draft National Rail Master Plan and new SAHPRA guidelines for medicine naming...

The Constitutional Court's decision in Absa Bank Ltd v SARS marks a pivotal shift in how South African courts approach tax avoidance structures, moving beyond technical compliance to examine the true commercial substance of transactions. This judgment signals a broader regulatory trend where authorities increasingly look through carefully engineered corporate structures to ask what was really happening, challenging the long-held assumption that technical legal compliance provides immunity from scrutiny.

Sustainability reporting is no longer just compliance, it’s a key factor for investors. After our webinar “From ESG Reporting to ISSB Readiness,” the big question is: Where does your organisation stand?

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.

South Africa's 2026 Budget, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 25 February, signals a period of relative fiscal stability after several years of pressure on public finances...

South Africa's agricultural sector presents significant commercial opportunities for horticultural businesses and farmers who breed or import plant varieties.