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Annual Returns: A Cornerstone Of Corporate Compliance In SA

While recent legislative changes have brought a renewed focus on beneficial ownership, the annual return remains a foundational element of corporate governance.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

In this first article of a two-part series, Derrick Kaufmann and Janine Hills discuss the significant changes to South Africa's anti-bribery and corruption framework.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Guide: How To Register A South African Company And Your Initial Obligations

Whether you are a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, establishing a business in South Africa requires strategic planning and legal compliance from the outset to ensure a strong foundation on which to grow.

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Corporate Governance 2025

A company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended (the "Companies Act"), is the principal form of corporate/business organisation used in South Africa.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

IFRS S1 & S2: A New Era For Sustainability Reporting In Africa

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

The Delay Of Prescription In Claims Between Close Corporations And Its Members

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Key Factors For International Business Expansion

South Africa Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

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

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

South Africa Family

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Barnard Inc.

Defining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SA

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

Who Really Runs The Show? An Overview Of Shadow Directors And Potential Liability

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Main Benefits Of Incorporating A Private Company In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Trade Relations Between South Africa And The United State Of America

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

FCA Fines Barclay's GBP42M: AML Wake-up Call For South African Institutions

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Andersen Advocating On Steel Pipe Tariffs

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Draft Carbon Budget Regulations: What South African Businesses Need To Know

South Africa Environment

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ENS

The East African Insider – Week 9TH – 15TH AUGUST 2025

South Africa Energy

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Shikana Group

The Binding Nature Of Shareholders' Decisions At Meetings

Shareholders' meetings are one of the crucial platforms for decision-making within a company.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Navigating The Greenwashing Dilemma: Credibility Versus Ambition

The ethical dilemma lies in the violation of honesty and integrity. Companies engaging in greenwashing mislead consumers by making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of their products or services.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

A Snapshot Of The Insolvency And Business Rescue Provisions As They Relate To Co-operatives In South Africa

The provisions governing the winding-up of co-operatives are reflected in the Co-operatives Act No. 14 of 2005 and its regulations.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

A Guide For Business Owners: Understanding Business Rescue In South Africa

In South Africa, it is important for business owners and directors to be aware of the tools available to them should they face financial distress.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Attractiveness Of African Stock Markets For Foreign Investors: An Analytical Perspective

South Africa Finance

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ENS

In Case You Missed It: ENS 2024 CPD Series

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

An Ideal Launchpad For Business In Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

President Assents To Laws Advancing Ease Of Doing Business And Corporate Transparency

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

How Environmental, Social And Governance Influences Corporate Decision-Making

South Africa Environment

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Andersen in South Africa

POPIA Versus The Companies Act

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

ESG Indicators In Brief: Anti-Corruption And Protecting Personal Information

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Steinhoff Saga: A Legal Analysis Of The Reserve Bank Notice And Order Of Forfeiture (Podcast)

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Legal Standing In Corporate Misconduct

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

ESG Indicators In Brief: Anti-Corruption And Protecting Personal Information

This article is the first of a 3‑part series which will consider the broad trends that are taking place in South Africa with regards to the environmental, social and governance indicator ("ESG").

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

"It is truly astonishing how often businessmen conduct their affairs, involving at times huge financial interests, on the strength of crude and vague agreements and then ‘rely on hope, good spirits...

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Steinhoff Saga: A Legal Analysis Of The Reserve Bank Notice And Order Of Forfeiture (Podcast)

Regulation 22A of the Exchange Regulations plays a critical role. It permits the Treasury to attach assets linked to or suspected of being linked to contraventions of the regulations.

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Legal Standing In Corporate Misconduct

Locus standi under common law has undergone significant changes due to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (‘the Act'), and the impact of the judgment in the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse NPC...

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Doing Business Responsibly In South Africa: A Guide For Global Investors

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Corporate Governance Checklist For 2024

As we sail into 2024, the waters of corporate governance remain choppy, exacerbated by shifting currents of regulations, stakeholder expectations, and technological advancements.

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Beyond Borders: The Relevance Of ESG In Africa (Podcast)

This podcast is led by our Africa Regulatory and Business Intelligence Executive, Celia Becker, who chats to ENS' ESG specialists about the relevance of ESG in Africa, especially as COP28 lies ahead.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Key Takeaways From ENS | Namibia's Inter-office Panel Discussion On ESG

In a bid to 'keep the conversation going,' ENS Namibia's Windhoek office hosted a panel discussion seminar on 12 October 2023, delving into the unfolding Environmental...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

The Role Of Internal Investigations In Combatting Fraud

South Africans are no strangers to fraud and corruption, but it is a global issue at both corporate and government levels. According to the Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations,

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

ESG And Sustainable Business Practices In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Overview Of The Legal Framework For Start-ups And Entrepreneurs

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

The Automatic Transfer Of Employees In South Africa When Outsourcing Or Insourcing

South Africa Employment

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Andersen in South Africa

The Evolving Role Of Company Secretaries In South African Corporations

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

What Does ESG Mean For Oil And Gas Sector?

South Africa Energy

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ENS

ESG Tracker SADC Region July 2023

South Africa Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Environment, Sustainability, Governance

South Africa Commercial

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Nexia SAB&T

Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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Nexia SAB&T

ESG TRACKER SADC REGION December And January

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ESG: A Legal Perspective (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Environmental, Social & Governance Guide 2023

South Africa Environment

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Nexia SAB&T

ESG Tracker SADC Region October 2022

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ENSafrica X Daily Maverick | ESG : Greenwashing Or Game Changing? (Video)

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Jagersfontein Disaster: Another Example Of Why To Take ESG Seriously

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Anti-bribery: Without Proper Due Diligence, You Can Be Held Liable For Third-party Corruption

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

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SNG Grant Thornton

Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

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Nexia SAB&T

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Exploring ESG Governance And Regulatory Issues (Video)

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Orison Legal

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

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