Certain provisions of the anticipated Companies Amendment Act (16 and 17 of 2024) have come into force, effective from 27 December 2024....

The Companies Act (“the Act”), together with the King IV Report on Corporate Governance (“King Code IV”) provides the legal framework for...

Understanding your company’s Public Interest Score (PI Score), how to measure it, and its implications is not only relevant to big...

Why is IP Valuable? Intellectual property (IP) offers significant benefits to businesses beyond just protection. Here's how IP can...

Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. It represents the creative and innovative outputs that...

Customer is King! Cultivating Good Customer Relations As the saying goes “The customer is king!”. However, many a good business has...

Can you remove  a member from a NPC, and if so how? It is generally not possible to remove a shareholder from a company (except in terms...

The role of an employer is demanding and multifaceted, and dealing with employee’s misconduct is an ever-present challenge. However,...

If so, it is important that the role and functions are well understood (preferably set out in a letter of appointment or in the Company...

Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with opportunity and challenge. Building a successful business involves not only a great idea and...

In today’s fast-paced world, where consumers place high trust in the brands they support, food safety is a critical concern for companies...

In the dynamic landscape of employment law, understanding the intricacies of unfair labour practices, especially concerning promotions,...

In terms of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, both the biological father and mother of a child have full parental responsibilities and...

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (“FICA”) came into effect in an effort to combat financial crimes, such as money...

As of 1 March 2023, the implementation of the increased annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour...

Not having physical control over and/or a say in a minor child’s day to day activities is something that most divorced or separated...

CONTEXTUALISING CARBON CREDITS: CARBON TAX IN SOUTH AFRICA The Carbon Tax Act (“the Act”), which imposes tax obligations on companies...

Collecting on any debt may cost you more than the value of the debt itself. Many creditors learn this the hard way, when they are already...

What is Corruption While there is no universally accepted definition of corruption, in general and in the context of South Africa, a...

A divorce action is instituted by the issuing of a summons. You can institute divorce proceedings in either the Regional Court of the...