May 31, 2021 | Civil and Public Interest, DT, Legal Insights
The rules of engagement are ever changing when it comes to governing a company, an unsurprising fact given the dynamic nature of business. To add to this, constant developments in the law means that directors need to remain abreast of the dos and don’ts of running a...
Feb 26, 2021 | DT, Legal Insights
2020 was a year like no other, in many ways the whole world was turned upside down, no exceptions. In the world of contracts, many people were left with questions on how to adapt to the times, particularly in light of standing contractual obligations. Words...
Apr 23, 2020 | Civil and Public Interest, DT, Legal Insights
The circumstances under which individuals should register as credit providers for purposes of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005: The question might seem odd at first, should a natural person that loans out money (say to friends or peers) register as a credit provider...
Jun 28, 2019 | Civil and Public Interest, DT
The board of a company is the structure that is primarily accountable for the governance and performance of the organisation – a well-known fact. A board is meant to provide strategic direction and oversight to the company, while, for the most part, remaining...
May 27, 2019 | Corporate Governance, DT
For years, corporate governance is a term that has captured the imagination of the corporate world. In the Cadbury report of 1992, this term was simply defined as “the system by which companies are directed and controlled”. One thing that has become apparent since...
Aug 16, 2018 | Corporate Governance, DT
Over the past year, there have been a number of scandals that have encouraged a renewed focus on good corporate governance, and the role of directors and governing bodies of an organisation as drivers of good corporate governance. For most South Africans this...
