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Raising venture capital can be a game-changer for a startup — but it’s also one of the easiest ways to create long-term problems if you’re not prepared. Venture capital is

The Labour Court’s recent judgment in TWK Agri (Pty) Ltd v De Lange and Another [2025] (LC) provides a strong reaffirmation of the enforceability of restraint of trade and confidentiality

This is the second article in our series aimed at helping start-up founders better understand how preference shares work in venture capital transactions. In this instalment, we focus on two

(This post is the first in a series, giving practical information to start-up founders to gain a better understanding of the mechanics of preference shares. This post will focus on

In South Africa, one of the most common ways to buy or sell an established enterprise is through a sale of business as a going concern. This type of transaction

Section 163 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 provides shareholders and directors with a statutory remedy where the affairs of a company are conducted in a manner that is

In South Africa’s evolving commercial landscape, shareholder disputes are an increasingly common feature of company life—particularly in owner-managed businesses, startups, and closely held companies. If not addressed early and strategically,

Urgent applications are intended for situations where an applicant cannot obtain substantial redress through the ordinary course of court proceedings. Because they allow litigants to bypass standard procedural timelines, urgent

In certain situations, waiting for the normal pace of litigation is simply not an option. Where immediate action is required to prevent serious harm, South African law provides a powerful

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is a cornerstone of South Africa’s economic transformation framework. It is designed to advance meaningful participation by previously disadvantaged individuals in the mainstream economy, while