Voluntary Liquidation: A Smart Way to Simplify and Save

For many company directors, the word liquidation immediately triggers thoughts of financial ruin, unpaid creditors, and reputational damage. It is often viewed as a last resort. A painful process that marks the end of commercial ambition. Yet, this perception overlooks the fact that liquidation is not always a symptom of failure. When applied strategically, voluntary […]

Correspondent Attorneys in Bloemfontein

As the judicial capital of South Africa, Bloemfontein is home to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Court, and several key tribunals. For law firms based outside the Free State province, having a reliable correspondent attorney in Bloemfontein is essential to ensuring that filings, appearances, and local procedures are handled efficiently and professionally. At […]

Information Regulator Invites Public Comment on Draft POPIA Regulations Governing Health and Sex Life Data

The Information Regulator of South Africa has invited written submissions by 10 October 2025 on newly proposed regulations under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). These draft regulations aim to enhance transparency and accountability in how organisations handle personal information relating to individuals’ health status and sex life, categories recognised as […]

Minority Shareholder Rights Under South African Company Law

In South Africa’s corporate landscape, directors are entrusted with managing the day-to-day affairs of a company, while shareholders retain ownership through their shareholding. Although all shareholders theoretically enjoy equal rights, in practice, majority shareholders often wield far greater influence, particularly in decisions requiring a vote. This imbalance raises an important question: what remedies exist for […]

Choosing the Right Ownership Structure When Buying Property in South Africa

Purchasing residential property in South Africa involves more than just negotiating the price and signing the offer to purchase. One of the most strategic and often overlooked decisions is how to hold ownership of the property. Buyers frequently ask whether it is better to register the property in their personal name, through a company, or […]

Joint Ventures in Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Navigating Opportunity and Risk

Joint ventures (JVs) have become a defining feature of South Africa’s construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors. In an industry driven by complex regulations, high capital costs, and demanding project timelines, JVs allow contractors to combine financial capacity, expertise, and resources to deliver large-scale projects that would otherwise be unattainable. Yet while collaboration promises growth and […]

The Evidentiary Weight of Social Media Screenshots in South African Law

The digital age has revolutionised how individuals communicate, document, and express themselves. Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp are no longer mere tools for social connection, they now serve as potential sources of legal evidence. Screenshots of online activity are increasingly relied upon in South African litigation, spanning cases […]

Director Delinquency under Section 162: Lessons from the African Legend Case

The statutory foundation of director delinquency Section 162 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 provides a potent statutory mechanism to safeguard corporate governance and ensure accountability. It empowers courts to declare a director delinquent where serious misconduct or dereliction of fiduciary duty has been proven. Once a breach meeting the statutory threshold is established, […]