Over the past decade, South African SMEs have experienced significant growth due to socio-economic factors. The SME sector plays a crucial role in the South African economy, contributing ~40% of the country’s GDP1 and employing between 50%-60% of the labour…

South Africa’s energy transition towards a more sustainable and equitable future presents significant opportunities, particularly Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) participation in renewable energy procurement…

South Africa faces a multitude of challenges including climate change and socioeconomic inequality, with these issues deeply intertwined. The most vulnerable population groups tend to bear the brunt of environmental, economic, and social challenges. To address these, South Africans have implemented measures such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation aimed at tackling inequality…

The new Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Segment came into effect on 11 November this year, aimed at addressing the operational and regulatory needs of BEE companies, including special purpose vehicles created with the specific objective of facilitating a BEE transaction (BEE SPVs). Noteworthy is that Tamela was instrumental both in the creation of the original Section 4.32 of the JSE Listings Requirements in 2015 as well as the development of this new segment!…

Corporate delistings have gained significant traction globally, raising important questions about the health of public markets. Over the past year, a notable number of companies have chosen to exit stock exchanges, highlighting the interplay between economic downturns, geopolitical instability, as well as the financial burdens and intellectual capital requirements of being publicly listed…

Unbundling – the process of transforming a subsidiary or division into an independent entity – has become an effective strategy for South African listed companies. It brings opportunities to improve operational focus, enhance transparency, and unlock shareholder value by allowing companies to concentrate resources on their core business activities…

In this article, we take a look at the major trends in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with investment banks continuing to be well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of M&A, leveraging strengths in deal structuring…

South Africa’s infrastructure bottlenecks in ports and railways have significantly impacted the economy through increased operating expenses, reduced competitiveness, and lost opportunities. The decline…