A POPIA Compliance Roadmap for Directors A POPIA compliance roadmap is not a policy document placed in a shared drive for an annual review. It is a management plan for controlling how personal information moves through your business, who can access it, why it is retained and what happens when something goes wrong. For directors, […]
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Over the years, one thing I have seen repeatedly in my work with businesses, directors and entrepreneurs is that the legal issues which create the greatest difficulty are not always the most complicated ones. Quite often, the real problem is simply knowing what you are expected to do, what questions you should be asking, and
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The Business Judgment Rule Explained A Practical Guide for Directors of South African Companies Part 2 – Understanding the Business Judgment Rule The Business Judgment Rule is one of the most important statutory protections available to directors under South African company law. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many directors believe that
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A Practical Guide for Directors of South African Companies “A director will have satisfied the obligations of subsection (3)(b) and (c) if…” — Section 76(4), Companies Act 71 of 2008 Key Takeaways What is the Business Judgment Rule? The Business Judgment Rule, contained in section 76(4) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008,
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Subject: Helping You Stay Compliant with POPIA & PAIA As you may know, the South African Information Regulator actively monitors the compliance of companies, trusts, and institutions with the POPIA Act and the PAIA Act. Implementation of these regulations is not optional, and the Regulator has the authority to impose significant fines in cases of
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1. General Principles under the Companies Act and CIPC Directives South Africa’s Companies Act 71 of 2008 was amended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act of 2022, which came into force on 1 April 2023. These amendments mandate companies to establish and submit a Beneficial Ownership (BO) register to
Tobacco Bill’s command-and-control creep threatens rational governance rights Provided by Free Market Foundation Topics: Government, Politics & Policy 01 Sep 2025 The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, 2022, currently before Parliament, represents not merely a misguided public health intervention but an unambiguous assault on consumer autonomy and the rule of law. Cloaked in the familiar
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If you’re looking to start a charity, welfare organisation, or social upliftment project in South Africa, a Non-Profit Company (NPC) may be the best legal vehicle for your cause. NPCs are regulated under the Companies Act, 2008, and have strict rules that help protect their purpose and ensure transparency. One of the first things to
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At DRD Consulting, we specialise in simplifying cross-border tax for South Africans living abroad. Whether you’re still a SARS tax resident or have officially ceased residency, we provide expert, end-to-end support to ensure you remain compliant and tax-efficient. Our expat and non-resident services include: • Residency status assessments Helping you determine whether you’re still a
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