Requirements for Mergers and Amalgamations

The Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act “), has brought a significant change in the manner South Africa implements and perfects mergers and amalgamations. With a complete paradigm shift, it aligned South Africa with international best practices and the statutory merger provisions adopted a U.S. style approach in relation to the requirements and procedures. This article takes a look at the requirements as set out in section 113 read with section 115 of the Companies Act.

South Africa’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing – A Lawful Limitation on Privacy?

 

 

The governments’ efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and deter contravention of the Lockdown Regulations have been fortified.

Chapter 3 of the Amendment to the Disaster Management Act Regulations (“the Amendment”) introduces the COVID-19 Contact Tracing measures.