Articles in: Corporate Commercial Law

Corporate Commercial Law

April 2, 2026 • 6 min read

You have now been chopped: the removal of directors in terms of section 71 of the Companies Act.

Introduction Directors play an integral role in the functioning of a company with section 66(1) of the Companies Act of…

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By Malaika Mazibuko

Corporate Commercial Law

September 22, 2025 • 7 min read

Assessing the duties and liabilities conferred upon prescribed officers: what this may mean for you

The Companies Act of 2008 (“the Act”) makes provision for persons who play an executive role within the company but…

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By Malaika Mazibuko

Corporate Commercial Law

August 21, 2024 • 4 min read

The Greatly Debated Companies Amendment Bill Signed Into Law

Introduction The much-anticipated Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (“the Amendment Act”) were signed into law by the President on…

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By Tana Patsa

Corporate Commercial Law

October 23, 2023 • 3 min read

Companies Act Second Amendment Bill

The Companies Second Amendment Bill, 2023 which was introduced by Government Gazette No. 49116 published in August 2023 by the…

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By Matthew Jacobs

Corporate Commercial Law

August 18, 2023 • 6 min read

Dormant Companies And The Deregistration Process In Terms Of The Companies ACT Of 71 Of 2008

A number of companies in the country have been hit with penalties for outstanding tax returns over the years. This…

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By Tana Patsa

Corporate Commercial Law

April 13, 2023 • 8 min read

The Relationship Between The Business Rescue Practitioners And The Directors Of A Company Placed Under Business Rescue

Business Rescue Proceedings The restructuring of companies in financial distress has increased drastically in South Africa and across the globe,…

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By Tana Patsa

Corporate Commercial Law

July 2, 2021 • 5 min read

Is a Company Structure Suitable for Sports Administration? Some Reflections on Cricket South Africa

The ink was hardly dry on the third time appointment of Norman Arendse SC as an independent director of Cricket…

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By Matodzi Ratshimbilani

Corporate Commercial Law

June 14, 2021 • 5 min read

SAA Takatso Deal: The Legal Road Ahead

The SAA Takatso deal is evidently in its infancy and a lot of detail remain to be disclosed and finalised.  In…

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By Matodzi Ratshimbilani

Corporate Commercial Law

July 24, 2020 • 5 min read

Not Much Remedy Available For Shareholders Against Auditors When Things Go Wrong

Following the infamous demise of VBS Mutual Bank, one of its shareholders Dyambeu Investments is reported to be mounting a…

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By Matodzi Ratshimbilani