by Legal X | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Sequel Isn’t Automatically “Month-to-Month” Most South Africans assume that, when a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant quietly stays on with the landlord’s blessing, the contract simply morphs into a month-to-month rental. It feels logical – like a...
by Legal X | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a sale transaction, there is always the risk that the buyer of shares, business, or other assets may not comply with its obligations under the sale agreement. One of the main obligations usually placed on the buyer is the due and actual payment of the purchase...
by Legal X | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment involving a complex commercial agreement, important lessons emerged for businesses in highly regulated industries. Although that dispute arose in a different sector, the broader principles apply equally to the retail...
by Legal X | Jan 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Handling the Complexities of Section 112 of the Companies Act Businesses frequently find themselves in situations where they must dispose of assets, whether it’s through internal restructuring, selling a division, or dumping subsidiary shares. Although this...
by Legal X | Jan 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a case that might resonate with anyone managing multiple interests or partnerships, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal recently delivered a judgment that businesses should heed. The matter involved Dr Boudewyn Smuts, a director who was declared delinquent...
by Legal X | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Shareholders’ meetings are one of the crucial platforms for decision-making within a company. A clear understanding of the binding nature of these decisions are essential for both the company and its shareholders. In terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the...
