May 22, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial Law
In South Africa, the Companies Act of 2008 sets out the legal framework that enables shareholders to remove directors from a company’s board. This mechanism is vital for maintaining accountability and ensuring that the directors align with the strategic...
Aug 4, 2021 | Corporate and Commercial Law
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) provides for conditions that businesses need to follow in order to process personal information lawfully. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that personal information is secure, and protect individuals against...
Jun 18, 2020 | Corporate and Commercial Law
A shareholder can be defined as a person, whether natural or juristic, who owns shares or stock in a company. A person can be a sole proprietor or owner of 100% of the shares, or a part shareholder where for example they own 30% of the shares. But what happens when a...