The Great Procurement Tug-of-War: A Timeline of South Africa’s Policy Battle
Here is the breakdown of how we got to the current legislative crossroads.
Have an Opinion? Here’s How to Effectively Shape South Africa’s New Procurement Rules
If you want your voice to carry weight, here is the roadmap for submitting an impactful comment.
Inflated Costs, Deflated Growth: The hidden price tag of the 2026 Regulations
A cornerstone of the new Act is its tiered approach to transformation, setting specific thresholds to empower black-owned businesses:
Below R20 million: Tenders are set aside exclusively for 100% black-owned suppliers.
R20 million to R100 million: Suppliers must prove they procure 40% of their inputs from 51% black-owned suppliers, or 30% from 100% black-owned suppliers.
Above R100 million: There is a mandatory requirement for 25% subcontracting to 100% black-owned businesses.
Why December Is the Smartest Month for a Compliance Review
For many businesses, December marks a welcome slowdown: fewer meetings, fewer deadlines, and a natural pause before the new year begins. While most teams use this time to wrap up admin or take leave, it’s also one of the most strategic windows to tackle something often pushed aside during the busier months: a full compliance […]
Corporate Governance at a Glance
Corporate Governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a Corporate Entity is directed and controlled and defines both the way, as well as the purpose for which a Corporate Entity is governed. It also identifies the roles and responsibilities as well as the accountability of persons within a corporate hierarchy. It is highly recommended that corporate entities install governance systems from the very formation of their business.
Ownership structures for new businesses – which one is right for you?
The very first choice in your exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking journey to establish a new business would be to decide which Corporate Vehicle, or business type, you will use in bringing your business idea to fruition.
Gifts, Benefits and Entertainment Policies
Taking an associate or business partner to lunch, a hunting trip or even a rugby match, has been a long-standing tradition amongst businesspersons in South Africa, even more so for new business owners irrespective of their choosen Corporate Structure.
Introducing Corporate Governance Structures
The governing body will from time to time appoint certain committees to assist them in their functions and may even be required by law to form certain committees so as to promote good corporate governance.
Public Interest Score
Companies used to be classified as either widely held or limited interest companies. With the introduction of the New Companies Act, a new classification system was introduced.
Shareholders Agreements – a brief legal overview
A shareholder agreement commonly refers to a document that regulates the operation of a company, the roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors and prescribed officers.
