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Summit for the Future and the Global Digital Compact: Key considerations and application for South Africa

Between 20 and 23 September 2024, the Summit for the Future was hosted by the United Nations (UN). The aim of this summit was to further efforts to meet existing international commitments and take actionable steps in response to emerging challenges and opportunities.  

Seminar Recording | Director Law Developments Seminar

Look before you leap: Avoiding the chaos caused by multiple liquidation applications

On 31 March 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (SCA) handed down judgment in the matter of Resilient Rock (Pty) Ltd v Voltex (Pty) Ltd t/a Atlas Group (1132/2023) ZASCA 33, which revolved around the application of section 347(5) of the Companies Act 61 of 1973 (1973 Companies Act), as read with item 9 of Schedule 5 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.

Reflections on the Public Procurement Act ahead of the Constitutional Court challenge to its validity

It has been more than a year since the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 (Act) was passed by Parliament (16 May 2024) and almost a year since it received the assent of the President (18 July 2024). However, it has not yet come into operation as the President has not proclaimed a commencement date. Recently, the City of Cape Town applied to the Constitutional Court to declare the manner in which the Act was adopted as being inconsistent with the Constitution and as such, invalid. This article does not get into that application, but the application has made the Act newsworthy again. Riding the wave, we take a brief moment to look at the dispute resolution provisions under the Act – specifically how information disclosure could have an impact on judicial review proceedings.

When is oppression oppression?

In the recent judgment of Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd and Others v De Sousa and Another (613/2017) ZASCA 29 the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) analysed and developed the law on the oppression of minority shareholders, and clarified the circumstances in which such relief could be obtained.

Journey toward a career in corporate finance

Chané Stievenart, Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice was featured in the DealMakers Women 2024 issue, where she shared insights into her journey toward a career in corporate finance.