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The Compliance Equation: Risk, Regulation, And Reputation In South Africa

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

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

The SCA Confirms Expired Contracts Are Unenforceable When A Suspensive Condition Fails

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa has delivered a key ruling, affirming that a contract containing a suspensive condition automatically becomes null and void if that condition is not met within the set timeframe.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Mergers & Acquisitions In The Food Industry: Legal Trends And Considerations

The global food industry has experienced significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and economic factors.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Supply Chain Disruptions: Tailoring The Force Majeure Clause To Agricultural Realities

In our previous article, Supply Chain Disruptions: Legal Strategies for Managing Risks in Agribusiness, we explored the unique challenges that make agricultural supply chains particularly susceptible to shocks, from climatic events to regulatory changes.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Regulatory Compliance For Trusts In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Supply Chain Disruptions: Legal Strategies For Managing Risks In Agribusiness

South Africa Commercial

WW

Webber Wentzel

Understanding Beneficial Ownership Filing In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference: Key Takeaways And Insights

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

East Africa Trends (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Re-instatement Of Companies And Close Corporations Process Digitised By CIPC

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Class Actions Radar: South Africa

South Africa Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WhatsApp In Court: When Your Chats Become Your Best (Or Worst) Evidence

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unpacking The UK's New "Failure To Prevent Fraud" Offence And What It Means For South African Organisations

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

The Costliest Saving In The Boardroom: Why Replacing Your General Counsel Is A Governance Risk

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa Government

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ENS

Women Powering Progress | Sizakele Zindela (Video)

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Launch Of The OAPILEX Database

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

When Will South Africa's NPS Bill Come Into Force? Navigating The Road To Implementation

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Invitation For Public Comment: Draft General Machinery Regulations, 2025

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Franchise Disputes And Section 18: When 'Interim' Orders Have Final Effect

The Western Cape High Court's decision in Cash Crusaders Franchising (Pty) Ltd v Cash Crusaders Franchisees 2024 (4) SA 141 (WCC) marked a significant development in the evolving interpretation...

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

National Treasury Retracts Proposal On Hybrid Equity Instruments: What This Means For Businesses

The recent media statement from the National Treasury announcing the retraction of the proposal regarding the definition of a "hybrid equity instrument" from the 2025 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill is a significant development for South African businesses.

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

We Cancelled Within 5 Days – So Why Are We Still Being Billed?

How South Africa's cooling-off right protects businesses from hard-sell "listings" and similar direct-marketing deals.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

You Won Your Case. Now What?

The day you win is rarely the day anything moves. A judge signs an order; your inbox fills with congratulations; and the person who lost simply… goes quiet

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Close Corporations: The "Old" Structure That Still Works

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Sale Of Shares In A Property-Owning Company: How It Works And The Tax Implications

South Africa Tax

BI

Barnard Inc.

Settlement Secrets For CEO's

South Africa Litigation

BI

Barnard Inc.

The High-Stakes Divorce Playbook For Entrepreneurs

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

In Her Honour: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Victor Sekese (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Reframing Corporate Governance: Key Takeaways From The Draft King v Code In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Annual Returns: A Cornerstone Of Corporate Compliance In SA

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Not Every Regulatory Knock Is A Claim: US D&O Lessons For South African Boards

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Banking On Innovation: Establishing And Registering A Bank In South Africa

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Annual Returns: A Cornerstone Of Corporate Compliance In SA

While recent legislative changes have brought a renewed focus on beneficial ownership, the annual return remains a foundational element of corporate governance.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Not Every Regulatory Knock Is A Claim: US D&O Lessons For South African Boards

Directors' and officers' liability (D&O) insurance is a critical risk management tool for companies and their leadership, providing protection against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts in the management of the company.

South Africa Commercial

AA

Adams & Adams

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

In this first article of a two-part series, Derrick Kaufmann and Janine Hills discuss the significant changes to South Africa's anti-bribery and corruption framework.

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Banking On Innovation: Establishing And Registering A Bank In South Africa

Establishing a bank in South Africa is a complex but rewarding endeavour. With the right approach and the support of a skilled legal team, aspiring founders can successfully navigate the regulatory landscape...

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Tax Focus - July Issue | 2025

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Section 45 Of The Income Tax Act: The Tax-Free Shuffle Within Corporate Groups

Section 45 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the "ITA") provides a valuable tax deferral mechanism for corporate groups wishing to reorganise their internal structures without incurring immediate tax consequences.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Tax-Deferred Growth Through Corporate Rollovers

This article forms part of a series of articles exploring the corporate reorganisation rules under the South African Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the "ITA"). Each entry in this series will discuss...

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Legal And Operational Framework For Unbundling Transactions In Accordance With Section 46 Of The Income Tax Act

Section 46 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the "ITA") provides roll-over relief where a company distributes shares it holds in another company to its own shareholders...

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Section 44 Of The Income Tax Act And The Art Of Tax-Efficient Amalgamations And Mergers

Section 44 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962(the "ITA") provides targeted tax relief for companies undergoing a genuine consolidation through an amalgamation, merger, or conversion.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Section 47 Of The Income Tax Act: Tax-Efficient Shareholder Distributions On Liquidation

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Fraud Risks, Prevention And Detection Strategies For The African Beer Brewing Industry

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Corporate Governance 2025

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

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

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

B-BBEE Ownership: Why The Right Share Options Count

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

Securing Intellectual Property Ownership In Outsourced Product Development

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

South African Entrepreneurs And The Power Of Offshore Structuring

South Africa Wealth Mgt

SI

Sentient International Limited

An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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Stren & Blan Partners

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SNG Grant Thornton

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Tax Masterclass: Mergers And Acquisitions (Part One) (Video)

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ENS

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