How well do women fare in the South African labour market

AI in Focus: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Modern Businesses

Watch the recording of a virtual panel discussion on the transformative power of AI.

Non-compliance with court orders: When is late too late?

In Economic Freedom Fighters and Others v The Chairperson of The Powers and Privileges Committee N.O and Others (23230/2023) Zawchc 16 (30 January 2024) the court had to determine whether to condone non-compliance with a court order that would lead to a delay in finalising a matter of nationalimportance. 

The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

CIPC Announcement on beneficial ownership

CIPC has once again issued a warning in connection with beneficial ownership filings. They notified the public yesterday that with effect from 1 July 2024, it will not be possible to file an annual return unless there has first been compliance with the requirement to submit a securities register and beneficial ownership information or beneficial interest information (as applicable).

Listen to Jerome Brink and Puleng Mothabeng as they discuss mentorship and sponsorship

In this insightful interview, Puleng Mothabeng, Associate in our Tax & Exchange Control practice, sits down with Director, Jerome Brink to discuss the evolving gender dynamics within tax careers in South Africa.

Mandatory offers in the context of bespoke limitations on voting rights

The requirement to make a mandatory offer in terms of section 123 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Companies Act), is triggered by an acquisition of a beneficial interest in securities of a regulated company, as a consequence of which the acquiror (together with its related and concert parties) is able to exercise at least 35% of the voting rights attached to the securities of the regulated company. Accordingly, the principal feature of an acquisition which triggers a mandatory offer, is the acquiring party crossing the 35% bright line as a consequence of theacquisition.