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The Crypto Exchange Control Debate Is Far From Settled

South Africa's legal framework for cryptocurrency and exchange control has entered uncertain territory following two contradictory High Court rulings.

South Africa Finance

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Andersen in South Africa

The IT Questions M&A Teams Need To Ask Earlier

Modern businesses depend on technology infrastructure that is often overlooked during M&A transactions, yet IT systems, software licenses, and data management frameworks are fundamental to operational continuity and business value.

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

South Africa Proposes Tougher Beneficial Ownership Rules: What Companies Need To Know

South Africa's proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill introduces sweeping changes to beneficial ownership compliance, including new discrepancy reporting obligations...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

FATF Developments And Relevance To The AfCFTA's Financial Crime Risk Landscape

As the African Continental Free Trade Area accelerates implementation and intra-African trade volumes grow, recent Financial Action Task Force developments highlight both the urgency and complexity...

Worldwide Government

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ENS

Bitcoin, Barter And The Blockchain: A Critical Reading Of Mangundhla v South African Reserve Bank

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

A New Era For Whistleblowers: Assessing The Changes

South Africa Employment

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SNG Grant Thornton

A Runway To Nowhere

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Sustainability – Africa Dialogues | Bridging The Readiness Gap: Turning IFRS S1 & S2 Into Action (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Rebuilding Trust In AI Policymaking: South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawal

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Director Tenure And Independence Under King V: A Hard Limit Or A Factor For Consideration?

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Empowerment And Competition Law In South Africa: A Playbook For Investors, Sponsors And Advisors

South Africa Anti-trust

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Protecting Plant Varieties In South Africa

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Pausing An Execution To Protect Your Business Operations

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy: Building A Framework For Responsible And Inclusive AI Governance

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Withdrawal Of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy

South Africa Technology

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ENS

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Rebuilding Trust In AI Policymaking: South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawal

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Springboarding A Business: Unlawful Competition, Not Entrepreneurship

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Can A Suspended Attorney Who Is A Director Of An Incorporated Company Represent The Company As A Legal Practitioner In Proceedings Before Court?

In the recent judgment handed down by the full bench of the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, Bloemfontein on 13 February 2026 ("Full Bench")...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

South African GloBE Minimum Tax Compliance

South Africa's Global Minimum Tax (GMT) regime applies to large multi-national entity (MNE) groups with global consolidated revenues exceeding €750 million (in at least two of the four preceding fiscal years).

South Africa Tax

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

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

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ENS

Clause For Concern: Understanding The Risks In Legal Agreements

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

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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

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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

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

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Where Mission Meets Structure: What The Companies Act Means For Non-Profit Companies In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

King V is the fifth iteration of South Africa's corporate governance reports which was released on 31 October 2025 by the Institute of Directors in South Africa...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

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

In the corporate and commercial legal sphere, transparency is the essential operating standard. For a company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the Stock Exchange News Service (SENS)...

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Where Mission Meets Structure: What The Companies Act Means For Non-Profit Companies In South Africa

Non-profit organisations ("NPOs") have played a vital role in advancing South Africa's socio-economic landscape, addressing key needs in healthcare, education, social welfare, and community development.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding Beneficial Ownership Filing In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

As global expectations for corporate sustainability disclosure tighten, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The release of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)'s IFRS S1...

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

B-BBEE Ownership: Why The Right Share Options Count

In the context of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), ownership is one of the key elements of measurement.

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

South African Entrepreneurs And The Power Of Offshore Structuring

Few regions in the world match the entrepreneurial spirit found in South Africa. From tech pioneers to resource innovators and dynamic SMEs, South African business owners have consistently demonstrated ambition...

South Africa Wealth Mgt

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Sentient International Limited

Empowerment And M&A: Strategies For Complying With B-BBEE Codes In SA

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), a legislative framework designed to address historical economic imbalances in South Africa, stands as a pivotal, albeit often contentious...

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Moratorium:Impossible – High Court Keeps The Business-Rescue Shield Intact

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Understanding Statement 102 Within South Africa's B-BBEE Framework

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Deregistration Of Non-Compliant Companies

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

AI And Consent: Obtaining Valid Consent For Data Processing Under POPIA

South Africa Privacy

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Andersen in South Africa

How Your Business Would Benefit From Appointing A Company Secretary

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges

Finding Your Way Through The Diesel Refund Maze

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Data As An Asset

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

What, The FIC, Is Beneficial Ownership?

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Funding Your Growth: Financing Options For South African Businesses

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Submitting Beneficial Ownership/Beneficial Interest Information: Recent Developments And A Step-By-Step Guide For Companies To Follow

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Fostering Corporate Accountability: Transparency In Political Party Donations

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

B-BBEE Trust Governance For Renewable Energy In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

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

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Addressing Increased Cybersecurity Threats To Financial Institutions: The FSCA And Prudential Authority's Response

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

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