South Africa: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Minister Of Trade, Industry And Competition Issues Proposed Amendments To The Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Codes

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition ("The Minister") issued draft proposed amendments to the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Codes ("B-BBEE Codes") on Friday 30 January 2026.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Mining In South Africa: Regulatory Challenges? What Regulatory Challenges?

A recent statement by a significant mining investor to the effect that "South African gold operations at USD1,200 per ounce was not worth investing...

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

JSE Simplifies Listings Requirements

The JSE's long‑running Simplification Project is now live. The fully rewritten Listings Requirements ("LR") took effect on 13 January 2026, replacing the previous rulebook with a framework that is approximately half...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

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

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

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

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

South Africa Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Country Risk Impacts Valuations

South Africa Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

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

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Who Is Responsible For The Loss When Payment Details Are Hacked?

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

King v: Data, Information And Technology – What You Need To Know

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Protecting African Innovation: A Catalyst For Scale And The Future Of IP

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

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

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Lessons From 2025, Directions For Tomorrow

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

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M&A/Private Equity

COMESA's Competition Regime Overhaul: Key Insights From The ENS Webinar

On 4 December 2025, COMESA marked a significant milestone in the evolution of competition regulation across the Common Market with the approval of its revised Competition Regulations and Rules.

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Mining In South Africa: Regulatory Challenges? What Regulatory Challenges?

A recent statement by a significant mining investor to the effect that "South African gold operations at USD1,200 per ounce was not worth investing...

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

THE GREAT MERGER UPGRADE: The DTIC's Proposed Amendments To Merger Thresholds And Filing Fees

Section 11 of the Competition Act 89 of 1989 ("Competition Act") empowers the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition to determine, and to amend, merger thresholds and the method for calculating them.

South Africa Anti-trust

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Adams & Adams

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

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

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

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

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

South Africa Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Country Risk Impacts Valuations

South Africa Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

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Compliance

Labour Appeal Court Confirms Dismissal For Unauthorised Gathering And Insubordination

The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has confirmed that employees who deliberately refuse to comply with lawful and reasonable workplace instructions, and who participate in unauthorised gatherings on company premises, may be fairly dismissed for gross misconduct.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

JSE Simplifies Listings Requirements

The JSE's long‑running Simplification Project is now live. The fully rewritten Listings Requirements ("LR") took effect on 13 January 2026, replacing the previous rulebook with a framework that is approximately half...

South Africa Commercial

E

ENS

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

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

Business Licensing Bill, 2025: Streamlining Trade Or Stifling Enterprise?

South Africa Government

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ENS

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

South Africa Law Performance

BI

Barnard Inc.

King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

South Africa Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

King v: Data, Information And Technology – What You Need To Know

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

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Venture Capital

When Friendship Meets Business: Lessons In Joint Ventures

At the heart of many entrepreneurial ventures lies a handshake, a shared vision, and, sometimes, a lack of formal paperwork.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Funding Your Growth: Financing Options For South African Businesses

Every ambitious South African entrepreneur dreams of expanding their business in the pursuit of increased profits.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

"How Can Africa Create More Angel Investors?,"

Startup funding in Africa increased steadily from 2016 until the pinnacle in 2022. After that, deal volume and deal size decreased significantly.

South Africa Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues For African Startups (Podcast)

South Africa Commercial

LS

Lowenstein Sandler

Challenging Times For M&A

South Africa Commercial

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Advice For Entrepreneurs – Common Mistakes When Starting Out

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

The Role Of Intellectual Property In Empowering Women's Innovation: Challenges And Opportunities

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Where Does The Funding Go?

South Africa Commercial

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

The Fundamentals Of Registering Your Business With The CIPC In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Sidebrief Inc.

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Corporate and Company Law

Minister Of Trade, Industry And Competition Issues Proposed Amendments To The Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Codes

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition ("The Minister") issued draft proposed amendments to the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Codes ("B-BBEE Codes") on Friday 30 January 2026.

South Africa Commercial

E

ENS

Labour Appeal Court Confirms Dismissal For Unauthorised Gathering And Insubordination

The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has confirmed that employees who deliberately refuse to comply with lawful and reasonable workplace instructions, and who participate in unauthorised gatherings on company premises, may be fairly dismissed for gross misconduct.

South Africa Employment

F

Fasken

COMESA's Competition Regime Overhaul: Key Insights From The ENS Webinar

On 4 December 2025, COMESA marked a significant milestone in the evolution of competition regulation across the Common Market with the approval of its revised Competition Regulations and Rules.

South Africa Anti-trust

E

ENS

Mining In South Africa: Regulatory Challenges? What Regulatory Challenges?

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

JSE Simplifies Listings Requirements

South Africa Commercial

E

ENS

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

South Africa Energy

E

ENS

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

South Africa Tax

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Investment Intentions In Sustainable Initiatives (Video)

South Africa Commercial

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

Clause For Concern: Understanding The Risks In Legal Agreements

South Africa Commercial

BI

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

In Her Honour: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Victor Sekese (Video)

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SNG Grant Thornton

Global Business Company (GBC) In Mauritius

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

NS

Nexia SAB&T

How To Register A Company Limited By Shares In Ghana

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Firmus Advisory

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