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King v Launched In South Africa

On 31 October 2025, the IoDSA and the King Committee launched the King V Report, comprising the King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa, 2025, King V Foundational Concepts, King V Glossary and King V Disclosure Framework (King V).

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Webber Wentzel

Ria Pretorius - Director Business Risk Service. Brand Video (Video)

Discover how our Business Risk Service empowers organizations through robust internal audit practices, ethical leadership, and strategic collaboration with our Cyber Security Advisory team. Ria, Director and Head of BRS...

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SNG Grant Thornton

The Importance Of DFI Funding To Support Sustainable Agriculture: A Banking Perspective

Projects in Africa (notably in the Agri-space) struggle to reach financial close and scale not because of a lack of demand or technical promise...

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What Is A Shareholders' Agreement In South Africa?

When a company has more than one shareholder, a shareholders' agreement is one of the most important documents it can have.

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Where Mission Meets Structure: What The Companies Act Means For Non-Profit Companies In South Africa

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Barnard Inc.

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

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Barnard Inc.

Regulatory Compliance For Trusts In South Africa

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Barnard Inc.

Women Powering Progress Gerdileen Taylor

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SNG Grant Thornton

Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference: Key Takeaways And Insights

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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SNG Grant Thornton

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

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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

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

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Guide: How To Register A South African Company And Your Initial Obligations

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Why SEP Holders Should Litigate In Africa

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Rouse

South Africa's Parental Leave Reform In Progress - All Parents - Biological, Adoptive, And Commissioning Are Now Entitled To Parental Leave

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Taking Off The Shine: Uganda's Education Body Demotes Top Degrees From Kenya And United Kingdom

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ENS

Too Big To Regulate: Who Guards The Giants? Inside South Africa's SIFI Rulebook

South Africa Finance

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ENS

From Exclusion To Inclusion: AI, Language And Access To Justice In South Africa

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Corporate Governance 2025

A company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended (the "Companies Act"), is the principal form of corporate/business organisation used in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

As global expectations for corporate sustainability disclosure tighten, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The release of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s IFRS S1...

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

The Delay Of Prescription In Claims Between Close Corporations And Its Members

The laws of prescription in South Africa are governed by the Prescription Act of 1969 ("the Prescription Act"), which delineates various time limits within...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Key Factors For International Business Expansion

In today's global marketplace, business success increasingly requires active trading participation in foreign markets.

South Africa Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

From Audit To Boardroom: A 30 Year Journey Of Growth And Leadership (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

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Barnard Inc.

Defining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SA

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

Who Really Runs The Show? An Overview Of Shadow Directors And Potential Liability

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Main Benefits Of Incorporating A Private Company In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Binding Nature Of Shareholders' Decisions At Meetings

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

A Snapshot Of The Insolvency And Business Rescue Provisions As They Relate To Co-operatives In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Navigating The Greenwashing Dilemma: Credibility Versus Ambition

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ENS

How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

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

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Binding Nature Of Shareholders' Decisions At Meetings

Shareholders' meetings are one of the crucial platforms for decision-making within a company.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

A Snapshot Of The Insolvency And Business Rescue Provisions As They Relate To Co-operatives In South Africa

The provisions governing the winding-up of co-operatives are reflected in the Co-operatives Act No. 14 of 2005 and its regulations.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Navigating The Greenwashing Dilemma: Credibility Versus Ambition

The ethical dilemma lies in the violation of honesty and integrity. Companies engaging in greenwashing mislead consumers by making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of their products or services.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

A Guide For Business Owners: Understanding Business Rescue In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

How Environmental, Social And Governance Influences Corporate Decision-Making

In today's socially-conscious world, businesses increasingly recognise the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in their decision-making processes. ESG factors encompass a range...

South Africa Environment

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Andersen in South Africa

POPIA Versus The Companies Act

Section 26(1) of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 ("Companies Act"), provides that – a person who holds or has a beneficial interest in any securities issued by a profit company, or who is a member of a non-profit company.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

ESG Indicators In Brief: Anti-Corruption And Protecting Personal Information

This article is the first of a 3‑part series which will consider the broad trends that are taking place in South Africa with regards to the environmental, social and governance indicator ("ESG").

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

"It is truly astonishing how often businessmen conduct their affairs, involving at times huge financial interests, on the strength of crude and vague agreements and then ‘rely on hope, good spirits...

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Steinhoff Saga: A Legal Analysis Of The Reserve Bank Notice And Order Of Forfeiture (Podcast)

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Legal Standing In Corporate Misconduct

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Doing Business Responsibly In South Africa: A Guide For Global Investors

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Exxonmobil's Legal Battle With Shareholder Activists, Arjuna Capital And Follow This: A Watershed Moment In ESG Shareholder Activism?

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ENS

A Foundation Of Fairness: Understanding Social Justice In Business

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Keep Watering The Grass

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

New State-Owned Holding Company In The Pipeline To Improve Governance At State Owned Enterprises: A Step In The Right Direction?

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ENS

Corporate Governance Checklist For 2024

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Barnard Inc.

Beyond Borders: The Relevance Of ESG In Africa (Podcast)

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ENS

Key Takeaways From ENS | Namibia's Inter-office Panel Discussion On ESG

South Africa Environment

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The Role Of Internal Investigations In Combatting Fraud

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ENS

ESG And Sustainable Business Practices In South Africa

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Andersen in South Africa

Overview Of The Legal Framework For Start-ups And Entrepreneurs

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Andersen in South Africa

The Automatic Transfer Of Employees In South Africa When Outsourcing Or Insourcing

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Andersen in South Africa

The Evolving Role Of Company Secretaries In South African Corporations

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Andersen in South Africa

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