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A MOI is the cornerstone of corporate governance in South Africa. It sets out how a company operates, including shareholder rights, directors’ powers, and voting procedures, and all stakeholders are required to comply with it.
In one of South Africa’s most consequential corporate collapses, the Steinhoff saga has reshaped how businesses, legal professionals, and the public think about transparency, privilege, and accountability.
In close corporations or small businesses, when relationships break down irreparably and impact negatively on the business, courts have reaffirmed their readiness to intervene.
What are the repercussions of a director failing to uphold their fiduciary duties? This article highlights the importance of directors adhering to their critical role in order to avoid personal liability and potential liquidation orders.
The provision of financial assistance by a company to its directors, officers, or related entities is strictly regulated under section 45 of the Companies Act, 2008.
A company's stakeholders may apply to court for a delinquency order against an individual who serves or served as a director within the 24 months preceding the application.
Can a director's actions bind a company even without actual authority? Ostensible authority arises when a director or senior officer appears to have authority due to a company’s conduct, creating a reasonable impression on third parties.
In an effort to increase transparency and greater accountability, amendments to the Companies Act will have far-reaching implications for public and state-owned companies regarding director remuneration and ethics.
Although a creditor is not specifically listed in the Companies Act of 2008 as a…
