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…

Corporates both globally and in South Africa are struggling to find and retain talent. One of the mechanisms that is becoming increasingly popular to counter this issue is the use of Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Commercializing research, intellectual property (IP), and technology from universities is a nascent but growing trend in South Africa, which is set to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth.

During March 2024, South Africa was plunged into a digital blackout following an internet outage which affected mobile network operators (“MNOs”) and cloud services, impacting Microsoft and other critical platforms (WhatsApp and X!).

South Africa is gearing up for what many believe will be one of the most pivotal elections post-1994.

While the world remains divided over whether the global economy will weaken this year, amid inflationary pressures, escalating geopolitical tensions, and social unrest, the aftershocks have extended into global credit ecosystems as both borrowers and lenders adapt to new economic realities.

The past five years have given business leaders a clear indication of how interconnected and unpredictable business, society, and economies are.

The JSE has now circulated the final amendments regarding auditor accreditation including the removal of the whole of Section 22 (as well as Forms E1-E4), which will be effective as of 4 December 2023.