South Africa: Corporate Governance

South Africa's new binding shareholder vote regime on executive remuneration creates an unprecedented conflict with banking prudential regulation, potentially allowing shareholders to override the Prudential Authority's carefully...

South Africa's Companies Amendment Act introduces sweeping changes to corporate governance, mandating individualised director remuneration disclosure and implementing a binding "say-on-pay" framework for public and state-owned companies.

South Africa's Draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 proposes to replace the current whistleblower protection framework with a more comprehensive regime that extends protection beyond employees, mandates formal internal procedures, and introduces stricter confidentiality controls and retaliation consequences.

Our research shows that almost nine in ten 85.9% mid-market firms intend to increase or maintain their investment in sustainability this year.

IT governance is a structured framework aligning IT investments with business goals and managing associated risks effectively.

As 2025 comes to an end, I have taken time to reflect on what my team and I at SNG Grant Thornton have learned this year, and what we believe organisations should be watching as they plan for 2026.

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

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.

Whether you are a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, establishing a business in South Africa requires strategic planning and legal compliance from the outset to ensure a strong foundation on which to grow.