Is your company compliant with South Africa’s anti-corruption laws in 2025? Learn what the Companies Act and PRECCA require and how to avoid legal exposure.

Employing foreign nationals in South Africa? Understand your 2025 legal obligations under the Immigration Act, ESA, and Labour Law. Learn the risks of non-compliance and how to ensure lawful hiring practices.

Need to remove a director in South Africa? Learn how Boards and shareholders can legally remove directors under the Companies Act in 2025 and avoid liability.

The Chairperson's role is central to board performance and governance. Discover what South African companies must include in 2025 to meet King IV™ and Companies Act requirements.

The newly signed Expropriation Act has sparked both excitement and alarm. But beyond the political noise lies a complex legal framework rooted in the Constitution. This article explores the Act’s key provisions—compensation, public interest, temporary use, and “nil compensation”and highlights areas likely to face constitutional challenge. A sober, legal analysis of what this Act truly means for South Africa.

The Companies Amendment Acts 16 and 17 of 2024 have introduced key legal updates affecting company law in South Africa. Now in effect, changes include redefined securities, simplified MOI amendments, relaxed financial assistance to subsidiaries, share buy-back relief, and expanded Social and Ethics Committee rules. These amendments improve transparency, reduce red tape, and align corporate practices with constitutional and King IV standards.

Board committees play a crucial role in supporting sound corporate governance under the Companies Act and King IV. From mandatory committees like the Audit and SEC to advisory bodies like the Risk and Remuneration Committees, this guide explores their roles, when they're required, and why they're essential. With a focus on independence, oversight, and accountability, companies can align with King IV best practices to enhance governance and long-term sustainability.

A company’s Public Interest Score (PI Score) determines its financial reporting and governance obligations under the Companies Act. Based on employees, turnover, debt, and shareholders, the PI Score affects whether your company must conduct an audit, independent review, or appoint a Social and Ethics Committee. This guide breaks down how to calculate your score and why monitoring it is essential for legal compliance and sound corporate governance.

FICA compliance in 2025 is critical for South African businesses. Learn which companies must comply, how to register, report, and avoid fines of up to R100 million.