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Stronger Together, Smarter Together: Tech-driven Collaboration In The Mining Sector

Technology is not new to the mining industry. Companies old and new have been successfully leveraging technology for quite some time.

South Africa Energy

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Andersen's US Listing On The NYSE Supercharges Its Integrated Legal, Tax And Advisory Platform In South Africa

Andersen, the fast-growing international legal, tax and advisory powerhouse founded by former Arthur Andersen partners, has made a defining move on the world stage with its successful debut...

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

Investment Intentions In Sustainable Initiatives (Video)

Our research shows that almost nine in ten 85.9% mid-market firms intend to increase or maintain their investment in sustainability this year.

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Clause For Concern: Understanding The Risks In Legal Agreements

Contracts are a key part of almost every deal – whether you're renting an townhouse or forming a joint venture between large companies.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Mandatory COMESA Merger Control Regime And Other Changes

South Africa Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

COMESA Merger Control: What Has Changed In The 2025 Regulations And Rules And How These Changes Impact Your Filings

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Accelerating The AfCFTA: Why M&A Is Key To Intra-Africa Trade

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

South Africa Media & IT

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SNG Grant Thornton

Lessons From 2025, Directions For Tomorrow

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

New COMESA Competition And Consumer Regulations Adopted With Immediate Effect - Key Changes Highlighted

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Scaling Sustainability: How The Mid-market Is Future-proofing Growth

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Legal Representatives In Section 417 Enquiries – The Triple R's

South Africa Law Performance

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Barnard Inc.

King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Country Risk Impacts Valuations

South Africa Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Save The Date – East African Community ("EAC") Merger Control Framework To Launch On 1 November 2025

Worldwide Anti-trust

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ENS

COIDA Amendments Take Effect: What Employers Need To Know

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Location, Location, Compliance: Inside The FIC's Draft Directive 10

South Africa Finance

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ENS

AFCON Eliminations: Celebrating African Football And Intellectual Property Development

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Disney vs. OpenAI - When IP Meets Generative AI

South Africa Technology

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From Compliance To Consequence: Decoding King V's New Mandate For Corporate Stewardship

The publication of the King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2025 (King V) marks a pivotal evolution in South African corporate stewardship.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

South Africa Employment

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King V: Governance Updates For South African Organisations

The King V Report on Corporate Governance, published on 31 October 2025, applies to financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026. King V refines (rather than overhauls) King IV and the transition should be manageable.

South Africa Commercial

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The Role Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Commercial Transactions: Importance And Legal Implications

When it comes to high-stakes corporate transactions, information is power and protecting that information is critical. Whether you're negotiating a merger, exploring a joint venture, or conducting due diligence...

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

When Friendship Meets Business: Lessons In Joint Ventures

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

King v Launched In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

A Billionaire's Guide To Protecting Your Company From Divorce Fallout

South Africa Family

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Barnard Inc.

The Commissioner's Role In Section 417 Enquiries

South Africa Government

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Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Unpacking Section 417 Read With Section 418: From Inquiry To Recovery

South Africa Government

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Barnard Inc.

TMT AI Series | Part 2 | The Issue With Outputs: Who Really Owns What The Tool Creates?

South Africa Technology

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ENS

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

South Africa Finance

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ENS

What Is A Shareholders' Agreement In South Africa?

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

What Is A Buy-And-Sell Agreement In South Africa?

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

TMT AI Series | Part 2 | The Issue With Outputs: Who Really Owns What The Tool Creates?

Artificial intelligence has already proven its ability to generate value at speed, producing everything from software code and product prototypes to business strategies and creative designs.

South Africa Technology

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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...

South Africa Finance

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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.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

What Is A Buy-And-Sell Agreement In South Africa?

A buy-and-sell agreement is a legally binding contract that protects both a business and its co-owners when one of the owners dies, becomes disabled, retired or wishes to exit the company.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Regulatory Friction On The JSE: Questioning The Veto On SENS Disclosures

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

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

Conducting a Legal Audit for Compliance in South Africa: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right...

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

The SCA Confirms Expired Contracts Are Unenforceable When A Suspensive Condition Fails

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa has delivered a key ruling, affirming that a contract containing a suspensive condition automatically becomes null and void if that condition is not met within the set timeframe.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Mergers & Acquisitions In The Food Industry: Legal Trends And Considerations

The global food industry has experienced significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and economic factors.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Supply Chain Disruptions: Tailoring The Force Majeure Clause To Agricultural Realities

In our previous article, Supply Chain Disruptions: Legal Strategies for Managing Risks in Agribusiness, we explored the unique challenges that make agricultural supply chains particularly susceptible to shocks, from climatic events to regulatory changes.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Regulatory Compliance For Trusts In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Supply Chain Disruptions: Legal Strategies For Managing Risks In Agribusiness

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

Understanding Beneficial Ownership Filing In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference: Key Takeaways And Insights

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

East Africa Trends (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Re-instatement Of Companies And Close Corporations Process Digitised By CIPC

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Class Actions Radar: South Africa

South Africa Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WhatsApp In Court: When Your Chats Become Your Best (Or Worst) Evidence

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unpacking The UK's New "Failure To Prevent Fraud" Offence And What It Means For South African Organisations

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

The Costliest Saving In The Boardroom: Why Replacing Your General Counsel Is A Governance Risk

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Franchise Disputes And Section 18: When 'Interim' Orders Have Final Effect

South Africa Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

National Treasury Retracts Proposal On Hybrid Equity Instruments: What This Means For Businesses

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

We Cancelled Within 5 Days – So Why Are We Still Being Billed?

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

You Won Your Case. Now What?

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Close Corporations: The "Old" Structure That Still Works

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

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Latest Videos

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Continuing Conversations At Horizon 2.0

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Stren & Blan Partners

Global Business Company (GBC) In Mauritius

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Investing In The African Market: Opportunities Under The AfCFTA (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tax Masterclass: Mergers And Acquisitions (Part One) (Video)

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