The Importance of Corporate Governance
A practical corporate governance framework is essential to the successful running of a company. It is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is run. Corporate governess epitomizes the principles of responsibility, accountability, fairness,...
A Reflection on Conflict of Interest and Misappropriation of Corporate Opportunity under Modern Company Law in South Africa
According to South African company law, a director has a fiduciary duty to act in good faith and the best interests of the company. Several other duties flow from this duty, such as the duty to avoid a conflict of interests. The duty of a director not to appropriate a...
Cell Phone Towers Cause Constitutional Dispute
It is no secret that the world is evolving at a rapid pace, with technological advancements causing us to re-evaluate several legislative minefields. Recently, Telkom’s cell phone mast took centre stage as the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in a...
A quick guide to Restraint of Trade Agreements
Section 22 of the Constitution gives every citizen the right to choose their trade, occupation, or profession freely. The practise of a trade, occupation, or profession may also be regulated by law. This right is not absolute and can be restricted by means of a...
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